Dengue isn’t just a fever and rash. This mosquito-borne illness can cause severe complications like bleeding and shock. Early diagnosis is key to preventing these and ensuring a smooth recovery for patients.
Platelet Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): Blood clot in leg vein, triggered by slow flow & damage. Can travel to lungs (PE), causing breathing problems & even death.
Fibrinolysis
The process of fibrinolysis dissolves fibrin clots after wound healing, restoring blood flow and preventing unwanted thrombus formation.
Platelet Function Disorders
Platelet function disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing excessive bleeding. Inherited or acquired, these conditions can range from mild to severe.
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia, a condition with a low platelet count, can cause easy bruising and bleeding. While it often has no symptoms, severe cases can lead to internal bleeding. It can arise from various causes, including infections, medications, or autoimmune disorders. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia, a condition with a low platelet count, can cause easy bruising and bleeding. While it often has no symptoms, severe cases can lead to internal bleeding. It can arise from various causes, including infections, medications, or autoimmune disorders. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent complications.
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Blood Test
The APTT assay measures how long it takes for a blood clot to form by measuring the amount of time it takes for fibrinogen to be converted to fibrin.
Prothrombin Time (PT) & INR
The PT assay is used to diagnose and monitor a variety of bleeding and clotting disorders by measuring how long it takes a blood clot to form.
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system destroys its own platelets.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs when the blood coagulation system is overwhelmed causing widespread blood clots and bleeding throughout the body.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare inherited blood disorder that affects the ability of blood to clot. People with hemophilia often bleed for longer than usual after an injury or surgery.
Hemorrhagic Disease of the Newborn
Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn is a bleeding disorder that occurs in newborns due to a deficiency of vitamin K.
