Acquired Platelet Function Defect
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Acquired platelet function defect is a disorder in which platelets, responsible for stopping bleeding, do not work correctly due to a cause that develops over the course of life rather than being inherited.
Possible origins: It can be associated with certain medications, with kidney or liver diseases, or with other blood conditions that affect platelet performance.
How it may show up: A tendency to bruise easily, bleeding from the gums or nose, and longer-lasting bleeding from small wounds.
Who studies it? The hematologist is the specialist who assesses platelet function. If you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, an evaluation is advisable to help identify the cause.
Data on 36 doctors who treat acquired platelet function defect
Which specialist treats acquired platelet function defect?
An acquired platelet function defect should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders. You can book with a hematologist if you have frequent bleeding or bruising without a clear cause. The specialist will order the necessary tests.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acquired platelet function defect
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Irma Karen Pellon Tellez
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Dr. Emmanuel Almanza Huante
Dr. Luisa Fernanda Guardado Gutiérrez
Dr. Anel Gamas
Dr. David Abraham Bernés Torres
Dr. Grecia Deloya Brito
Dr. Carlos T. Vega Nava
Dr. Adriana C. Lobato Belmonte
Dr. Miguel Martin Acuña Lizama
Dr. Paulina Carreño Pérez
Frequently asked questions
What is acquired platelet function defect?
Acquired platelet function defect is a disorder in which platelets, responsible for stopping bleeding, do not work correctly due to a cause that develops over the course of life rather than being inherited.
Which doctor treats acquired platelet function defect?
An acquired platelet function defect should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders. You can book with a hematologist if you have frequent bleeding or bruising without a clear cause. The specialist will order the necessary tests.