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.
Platelet Disorders
Vascular Bleeding Disorders
Vascular bleeding disorders come in two forms: inherited (passed down in families) and acquired (developed throughout life due to factors like vitamin deficiencies or medications). Both cause easy bruising & abnormal bleeding.
Dengue & Thrombocytopenia
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.
Embolus & Embolism
An embolus is a traveling blood clot that can block blood flow, causing serious complications like pulmonary embolism or stroke. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent these life-threatening risks.
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
tPA is a powerful drug used to dissolve blood clots causing heart attacks, strokes, and pulmonary embolisms. While effective, it also carries risks, primarily bleeding.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder characterized by joint hypermobility, skin elasticity, and often fragile tissues. It can cause pain, fatigue, and other complications.
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.
von Willebrand Disorder (vWD)
Von Willebrand disorder (VWD) is a common inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of von Willebrand factor (vWF), a protein that helps blood clot.