Congenital Platelet Function Defects
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Congenital platelet function defects are alterations present from birth in which platelets, responsible for stopping bleeding, do not perform their job well due to hereditary causes.
Who treats them? The hematologist is the one who studies platelet behavior and guides the follow-up of these conditions of genetic origin.
Possible signs:
- Frequent bruising without significant blows
- Bleeding from the gums or nose
- Prolonged bleeding after wounds or procedures
When to have it checked? When there is a family history of bleeding or repeated episodes from an early age, it's worth seeking a specialized evaluation that helps understand the situation.
Data on 39 doctors who treat congenital platelet function defects
Which specialist treats congenital platelet function defects?
Congenital platelet function defects should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders. You can book with a hematologist if there is a family history of abnormal bleeding or you have frequent bruising. The specialist will determine the appropriate tests.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in congenital platelet function defects
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Frequently asked questions
What is congenital platelet function defects?
Congenital platelet function defects are alterations present from birth in which platelets, responsible for stopping bleeding, do not perform their job well due to hereditary causes.
Which doctor treats congenital platelet function defects?
Congenital platelet function defects should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders. You can book with a hematologist if there is a family history of abnormal bleeding or you have frequent bruising. The specialist will determine the appropriate tests.