Congenital platelet function defects

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Congenital platelet function defects

There is no specific treatment for these disorders. All people with bleeding disorders should avoid taking aspirin because it is known to prolong bleeding time -- the time it takes to form clotting mechanisms in the blood. Platelet transfusions may be administered when patients have severe bleeding.

Treatment can usually control the bleeding, but these are lifelong conditions for which there is no cure. Precautions to avoid catastrophic bleeding should be taken.

• Severe bleeding
• Iron deficiency anemia in menstruating women

Call your health care provider if bleeding or bruising of an unknown cause is present, or if bleeding does not respond to the usual method of control.

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