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Platelet Function Disorder

Symptoms

Platelet Function Disorder Symptoms

Symptoms of a platelet function disorder include:

Easy bleeding

Bleeding gums
Frequent nosebleeds
Prolonged bleeding from wounds

Heavy menstrual bleeding
Easy bruising with minor injuries
Easy bruising without known injury
Rash:

Looks like broken blood vessels under the skin

Hematuria:

Blood in the urine
Red or pink urine

Blood in the stool:

Black stool

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Blood in the stool
Blood in the urine
Excessive bleeding
Excessive bruising
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Nosebleed
Rash

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Platelet Function Disorder References:

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