Creator: Shivangi Saxena
Keywords: Bleeding diathesis, Hemorrhagic Diathesis, Bleeding diathesis faq, frequently asked questions of Bleeding diathesis

Written by Shivangi Saxena, M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics)
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jun 27, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which doctor should I consult for bleeding diathesis?

You should consult a hematologist or immunologist for bleeding diathesis.

2. Is it possible to prevent bleeding diathesis?

Yes, by applying certain treatment methods like blood transfusion and plasma exchange therapy it is possible to prevent bleeding diathesis.

3. Are all clotting problems inherited?

No, all clotting disorders are not inherited. Clotting disorders can also be acquired, for example they can occur from certain medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease.

Published on Jan 08, 2018
Last Updated on Jun 27, 2020

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