Acquired Platelet Function Disorders
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Acquired platelet function disorders are conditions in which platelets, responsible for clotting, do not work properly due to causes that arise over the course of life, and not because of an inherited defect.
Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the professional who studies platelet function and clotting problems and identifies the factor that causes them.
How they show up: with a tendency to bruise easily, prolonged bleeding, bleeding gums, or bleeding that takes a long time to stop.
Common causes: certain medications, underlying illnesses, or disorders that affect the blood. If you notice unusual or frequent bleeding or bruising, the wisest thing is to discuss it with a professional to pinpoint the cause.
Data on 32 doctors who treat acquired platelet function disorders
Which specialist treats acquired platelet function disorders?
Acquired platelet function disorders are treated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood diseases. See this specialist if you experience frequent bleeding or bruising without an obvious cause.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in acquired platelet function disorders
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Frequently asked questions
What is acquired platelet function disorders?
Acquired platelet function disorders are conditions in which platelets, responsible for clotting, do not work properly due to causes that arise over the course of life, and not because of an inherited defect.
Which doctor treats acquired platelet function disorders?
Acquired platelet function disorders are treated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood diseases. See this specialist if you experience frequent bleeding or bruising without an obvious cause.