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I was just wondering how can liver dysfunction cause bleeding disorders?

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Dr. Richard Roberts answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See article: "The liver plays a central role in the clotting process. Acute and chronic liver diseases are invariably associated with coagulation disorders due to multiple causes including: decreased synthesis of clotting and inhibitor factors,..". See http://www.aniara.com/Blog/Coagulation-Corner/archives/2010/11/LIVER-DISEASE-AND-COAGULATION-OUTCOMES.aspx

Answered 4/26/2020

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