Question 1

does the bleeding time depend upon whether the subject is fat or thin?

Accepted Answer

: no

Question 2

did bleeding time decrease with the age?

Accepted Answer

Not necessary: Bleed time depend on many factors, such as liver problem, medication, congenital blood disorder, etc.

Question 3

does it hurt to get a bleeding time done?

Accepted Answer

No: It is a simple blood draw, so the only pain you would expect is the pain from getting your blood drawn.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: bleeding time?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bleeding time is a medical test done on someone to assess their platelet function

a blood pressure cuff is inflated around your upper arm. While the cuff is on your arm, the health care provider makes two small cuts on the lower arm. They are just deep enough to cause a tiny amount of bleeding. The health care provider records the time it takes for the cuts to stop bleeding.

Question 5

why bleeding time is smaller than clotting time ?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding & Clotting : The tests measure different aspects of your blood homeostatic system. The bleeding time measures the ability to form a platelet plug, which is usually fast. No clot has formed yet. The clotting times measure different "arms" of your clotting cascade - times to actually form a clot, and that takes longer than the primary platelet plug i referred to previously.

Question 6

waht is the effect of bleeding time during fever?

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Bleeding time: Bleeding time should not be affected by fever.  If you are taking aspirin products to treat a fever, :that may prolong it.

Question 7

if patient has less blood , what is effect in bleeding time?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: Bleeding time is a measure of how long it takes to form a clot to stop the bleeding from a precise test incision.  The blood volume is not a factor.  The platelet function and clotting cascade are the operative factors.

Question 8

does your menstrual bleeding time depend on blood pressure ?

Accepted Answer

Not at All: It's purely dependent on two hormonal feedback loops. They're not responsive in meaningful amounts to blood pressure.

Question 9

reasons of prolong bleeding time?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes for an increased bleeding time.  This is a difficult test to do accurately and is not reliable, so is not used routinely in the U.S. A common cause of an elevation is Aspirin or aspirin-containing products.  Other drugs can do it as well.  Underlying blood disorders, such as vw disease cause it as can vascular or platelet abnormalities.  Investigate this further.

Question 10

what is the average bleeding time after you lose your virginity?

Accepted Answer

Usually only few min: Stops very soon unless you have an unusual tear.

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