Blood Clot Disorder

Blood clotting is crucial to all human beings. When someone is injured or has a broken blood vessel, our blood will change to a solid form, known as a clot, and attach to the opening to stop blood from escaping the body.

However, there are numerous blood clot disorders that cause the blood to be unable to clot as well as blood clot disorders that cause blood clots to be produced when there is no need for them.

When an unneeded blood clot is formed due to a blood clot disorder, it causes arteries to become blocked. When this occurs, the arteries are unable to receive the oxygen that it is needed to remain alive, and it will disrupt circulation of the blood. When any of these things happen, it can lead to a stroke, heart attack or damage to vital organs such as lungs, kidneys, heart and so forth. A blood clot disorder that causes this is known as Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation and is one of the most common hereditary blood clot disorders. Peripheral venous disorder that causes an issue with the person's veins and results in many small blood clots to form.

When a body is unable to produce clots, it can cause excessive bleeding. This can lead to uncontrollable nose bleeds, gum bleeding and death if not treated immediately. Examples of theseblood clot disorders are Hemophilia and Von Willebrand's disease. Von Willebrand's disease is one of the most common blood clot disorders that are passed along through genetics. These disorders result in easy and deep bruising, and prolonged bleeding before a clot is formed, can cause the need of a blood transfusion to become necessary.

Some blood disorders are a result of genetics. Others are caused by other diseases. Someone who suffers from cancer, anemia or HIV, may develop a blood clot disorder as well as the use of birth control medication and some antibiotics.

It is important to have children tested for blood clots disorders to ensure that they do not have lasting damage from receiving a simple cut that results in excessive bleeding. Testing for this are based on the medical history of the family as well as an exam of the child. An ultrasound, CAT scan and MRIs are also ways to assess the flow of blood.

Blood clot disorders are treatable. While doctors may not be able to repair the abnormalities that cause these disorders, they are able to treat it with proper monitoring and medication.