What are Common Types of Bleeding Disorders in Children?
There are several types of bleeding disorders that can affect children, including:
1. Hemophilia: A genetic disorder where the blood lacks sufficient clotting factors. 2. von Willebrand Disease (vWD): The most common inherited bleeding disorder, caused by a deficiency or malfunction of von Willebrand factor. 3. Platelet Function Disorders: Conditions where platelets do not function properly, leading to bleeding issues. 4. Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB): Occurs in newborns due to insufficient vitamin K, which is essential for clotting. 5. Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP): An autoimmune disorder where the body destroys its own platelets.
