Coagulopathy

Coagulopathy is a disorder in the blood's clotting process that can make it take longer to stop or, in other cases, cause clots to form more easily. There are different types depending on the mechanism affected.

Possible manifestations: These can include bruises that appear easily, prolonged bleeding, blood in the gums or nose, or episodes related to clots, depending on the type.

Common causes: Some are inherited and others are acquired over the course of life due to various health conditions or external factors.

Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the physician who specializes in blood diseases and who studies this type of disorder, with support from the internist or pediatrician depending on age. In the case of unusual and frequent bleeding or bruising, the prudent thing is to seek an evaluation with a hematologist.