Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a bleeding disorder where the proteins that make up receptors on blood platelets are either missing or not working properly. This causes:
- Easy bruising
- Nose bleeds
- Bleeding from gums
- Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) or bleeding after childbirth
- Abnormal bleeding after surgery, circumcision, or dental work
- Rarely, vomiting blood or passing blood in urine or stool due to bleeding in the gut (gastrointestinal hemorrhage) or genito-urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra)
Here are some links to find out more:
U.S. National Library of Medicine
WFH
