Coagulopathy

Updated: 2023-10-18

Description

A condition in which the blood doesn't clot as it should.

Overview

Coagulopathy often happens to people who have severe injuries. But surgeries, some diseases and some medicines also can cause it. The condition causes bleeding and increases the risk of death.

Symptoms

Coagulopathy results in major bleeding. The condition makes it hard to stop the bleeding.

Treatments

Treatment involves urgent hospital care. It aims at getting blood to clot again. Treatment might involve clotting factor or fresh frozen plasma transfusions or vitamin K shots.