Acquired platelet function defect
Alternate Names : Acquired qualitative platelet disorders, Acquired disorders of platelet function
Treatment
Treatment is aimed at the cause of the problem. - Bone marrow disorders (which have abnormally high numbers of platelets) are treated with platelet transfusions or by removing platelets from the blood and replacing them with donated platelets (plateletpheresis)
- Kidney failure is treated with dialysis or a drug called ddAVP
- Platelet problems caused by medication are treated by stopping the medication
Prognosis (Expectations)
Treating the cause of the problem usually corrects the defect.
Complications
- Prolonged bleeding
- Severe anemia
Calling Your Health Care Provider
Call your health care provider: - If you have bleeding and do not know the cause
- If your symptoms get worse or do not improve after you are treated for an acquired platelet function defect
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