Some Causes of Excessive Bleeding
Cause | Examples |
|---|---|
Platelet disorders | |
Decreased number of platelets | Cirrhosis if the spleen is enlarged DIC if it progresses rapidly |
Increased number of platelets (which often causes excessive clotting but sometimes causes excessive bleeding) | |
Inadequate platelet function | |
Clotting disorders | |
Acquired | DIC if it progresses slowly |
Hereditary | |
Blood vessel disorders | |
Acquired | |
Hereditary | Connective tissue disorders (such as Marfan syndrome) |
DIC = disseminated intravascular coagulation; DOAC = direct oral anticoagulant; HIV = human immunodeficiency virus; NSAIDs = nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; vWF = von Willebrand factor. | |