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Acquired Platelet Function Disorder
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
An acquired platelet function disorder refers to an abnormality in the clotting ability of the platelets that develops sometime after birth. Platelets are a type of cell found in the blood that help the blood to clot. A number of disorders can affect the function of platelets.
What is going on in the body?
Platelets, along with a number of other substances in the blood, help blood to clot. When a person cuts him- or herself, blood must clot, or turn solid, to stop the bleeding. When platelets lose their ability to function for any reason, abnormal bleeding and bruising may occur.
What are the causes and risks of the condition?
There are many possible causes of acquired platelet function defect. Common causes are as follows: