Q: can you donate a kidney if bleeding disorder?

Possibly.: This may be done on a case-by-case basis depending on what the underlying bleeding disorder is and how easily this is corrected. Consult the transplant surgeon for further details.

Q: i was born with a bleeding disorder, should i regularly see a specialist?

Depends: One percent of folks have mild von willebrand's disease and this usually require no treatment. There are literally hundreds of bleeding disorders, some common, some not, and your primary care physician and your own common sense can be your guide.

Q: is hemorrhoids that bleed due to a bleeding disorder of some sort?

Not at all!: The most common symptom for hemorrhoids is bleeding. Hemorrhoids are blood vessels that are designed to help control bowel function. In many people, the hemorrhoids get swollen, and since they are filled with blood they can bleed. People with bleeding disorders have a higher risk of hemorrhoidal bleeding. Either way, a high fiber diet is the first line therapy for hemorrhoids.

Q: how can i tell if i have a bleeding disorder?

Bleeding: Spontaneous bleeding, like nosebleeds or heavy menstruation for women, can be an early clue. Many patients are only discovered when they have significant bleeding during surgery. Finally, sometimes bleeding problems are diagnosed due to abnormal blood tests on routine or preop testing.

Question 1

what are the major presenting symptoms of a severe bleeding disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding symptoms: Patients with a bleeding disorder can experience nose bleeding (epistaxis), gum bleeding, coughing up blood (hemoptysis), throwing up blood (hematemesis), blood in their urine (hematuria), blood in their b.M. (melena, hematochezia), heavy periods (menorrhagia), easy bruising, and bleeding following surgery or delivery of their baby. Sometimes their wounds heal poorly as well.

Question 2

explain the condition called a severe bleeding disorder.?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding disorder: Normal blood clotting depends on cells (platelets) and a number of different proteins made in the liver.  Someone who is deficient in either will develop a bleeding disorder which can become severe.  The causes are legion and include medications, infections, cirrhosis, uremia, congenital ( eg., hemophilia), autoimmune disorders, radiation, cancer and many others.

Question 3

what can you tell me about the bleeding disorder platelet storage pool decency? my daughter has severe case and needs a hole in ear drum patched up

Accepted Answer

It's a huge topic: It's a huge topic, but in a nutshell, it's where PLT count is normal but they r not functioning fine.

Question 4

what is a bleeding disorder in man or woman?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Is tendency to bleed due to disorder of blood or blood vessels or medications that enhance bleeding. Examples are hemophelia, sickle cell anemia, damage to blood vessel lining, anticoagulants, or hereditary.

Question 5

does thrombocytopenia lead to a bleeding disorder?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the degree of thrombocytopenia. However low platelet count < 20 k are at risk for spontaneous bleeding.Any injury with a low platelet count will result in more bleeding if present.

Question 6

can you donate a kidney if bleeding disorder?

Accepted Answer

Possibly.: This may be done on a case-by-case basis depending on what the underlying bleeding disorder is and how easily this is corrected. Consult the transplant surgeon for further details.

Question 7

i was born with a bleeding disorder, should i regularly see a specialist?

Accepted Answer

Depends: One percent of folks have mild von willebrand's disease and this usually require no treatment. There are literally hundreds of bleeding disorders, some common, some not, and your primary care physician and your own common sense can be your guide.

Question 8

is hemorrhoids that bleed due to a bleeding disorder of some sort?

Accepted Answer

Not at all!: The most common symptom for hemorrhoids is bleeding. Hemorrhoids are blood vessels that are designed to help control bowel function.  In many people, the hemorrhoids get swollen, and since they are filled with blood they can bleed.

People with bleeding disorders have a higher risk of hemorrhoidal bleeding.  Either way, a high fiber diet is the first line therapy for hemorrhoids.

Question 9

how can i tell if i have a bleeding disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Spontaneous bleeding, like nosebleeds or heavy menstruation for women, can be an early clue.  Many patients are only discovered when they have significant bleeding during surgery.  Finally, sometimes bleeding problems are diagnosed due to abnormal blood tests on routine or preop testing.

Question 10

what are the symptoms common to a bleeding disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding symptoms: Patients with a bleeding disorder can experience nose bleeding (epistaxis), gum bleeding, coughing up blood (hemoptysis), throwing up blood (hematemesis), blood in their urine (hematuria), blood in their b.M. (melena, hematochezia), heavy periods (menorrhagia), easy bruising, and bleeding following surgery or delivery of their baby. Sometimes their wounds heal poorly as well.

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