Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to determine the hematological findings & coagulation profile the spectrum of diseases in patients with bleeding manifestations. A blood pressure cuff inflates around the upper arm of patient. While the cuff is on the arm, a prick is given on the fingertip. It is just deep enough to cause a tiny amount of bleeding. The blood pressure cuff is immediately deflated. Blotting paper is touched to the cuts every 30 seconds until the bleeding stops. Results: Non Malignant lesions are more common than Malignant lesions in bleeding disorders. Non Malignant lesions constitute 84% of the all causes while 16% of the remaining causes are contributed by Malignant lesions. Among 50 cases, 27 cases have mild anemia (Hb- 7-12 g/dl) while 20 cases presented with severe anemia (Hb- <7g/dl). Conclusion: Males are found to be affected slightly more commonly (54%) than females (46%). Non malignant lesions (84 %) more common than malignant lesions (16%). Our study reveals 20 cases with severe anemia (Hb- <7g/dl) and largest number of patients 27. It is also our observation that many patients having hemostatic disorders do not necessarily have prolonged bleeding or clotting time which means that hemostasis is dependent on many other unknown in vitro.

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