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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Medical Questions » Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
| Name: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation |
| Also known as: DIC |
| A rare and horrendous blood reaction to many different types of severe disease (eg. septicemia, cancer). |
Causes of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Excessive blood clotting occurs within normal arteries and veins in one area, which uses up all the available blood clotting factors in the body, so that excessive bleeding occurs elsewhere. |
Symptoms of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Blood supply to an organ (eg. kidney, liver, brain), finger or limb is cut off partially or completely to cause loss of function, gangrene or scarring. Followed by severe and damaging bleeding internally to other organs, externally into the skin and from most body openings. |
Tests for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Diagnosed by specific blood tests. |
Treatment for Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Transfusion of fresh blood to replace lost clotting factors. Amputation of affected fingers, toes, or limbs may be necessary.
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Complications of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation of its treatment
Permanent organ (eg. stroke if brain affected) or limb damage. |
Likely Outcome of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Sudden death in severe cases. Most survivors are damaged in some way. |
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