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What is a Bleeding Disorder?

A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the blood does not clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding. The body’s normal clotting process involves a complex interaction of blood cells and proteins called clotting factors. In people with a bleeding disorder, one or more of these clotting factors are missing or not working correctly, making it difficult for the blood to form a stable clot. Dr. Chandrakant Lahane is a well known blood cancer specialist for bleeding disorder treatment in Pune.

What is a Bleeding Disorder?

A bleeding disorder is a condition in which the blood does not clot properly, leading to excessive or prolonged bleeding. The body's normal clotting process involves a complex interaction of blood cells and proteins called clotting factors. In people with a bleeding disorder, one or more of these clotting factors are missing or not working correctly, making it difficult for the blood to form a stable clot.

Types of Bleeding Disorders

The most common types of bleeding disorders include:

Hemophilia:

A genetic disorder in which the blood lacks sufficient clotting factors, leading to prolonged bleeding and easy bruising.

Von Willebrand Disease :

The most common inherited bleeding disorder, caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of a protein called von Willebrand factor, which is essential for blood clotting.

Platelet Disorders:

Conditions in which the blood platelets, which are responsible for initiating the clotting process, are either low in number or not functioning properly.

Causes of Bleeding Disorders

(developed later in life). Inherited bleeding disorders are caused by genetic mutations that affect the production or function of clotting factors. Acquired bleeding disorders can be caused by various factors, such as:
  • Medications that thin the blood
  • Liver disease
  • Vitamin K deficiency
  • Immune system disorders

Symptoms of Bleeding Disorders

The main symptoms of a bleeding disorder include:
  • Easy bruising
  • Nosebleeds that are difficult to stop
  • Heavy or prolonged menstrual periods (in women)
  • Bleeding from the gums, especially after dental work
  • Excessive bleeding from cuts, scrapes, or injuries
  • Joint or muscle bleeding, which can lead to joint damage over time

Treatments for Bleeding Disorders

Bleeding disorder  treatment in Pune depends on the specific type and severity of the condition. Some common treatments include:

  • Clotting Factor Replacement:
  • Medications:
  • Lifestyle Adjustments:
  • Surgery:

People with hemophilia may receive regular infusions of the missing clotting factor to help their blood clot properly.

Certain medications, such as desmopressin (DDAVP) or antifibrinolytic drugs, can help improve blood clotting.

People with bleeding disorders may need to avoid activities with a high risk of injury and take precautions to prevent excessive bleeding.

In some cases, surgery may be necessary to control severe bleeding or to treat complications, such as joint damage.