Description

Abnormal bleeding may present as

• Frequent or significant mucocutaneous bleeding (epistaxis, bruising, gum bleeding, or menorrhagia)
• Bleeding in unusual sites such as muscles, joints, or internal organs
• Excessive postsurgical bleeding

Etiology

Abnormal bleeding can be the result of a coagulation factor deficiency, an acquired or congenital disorder of platelet number or function, or inherited or acquired collagen vascular disorders.