Treatment:

There is no specific treatment for these disorders.

People with bleeding disorders should avoid taking aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen and naproxen) because they are known to affect blood clotting. Patients who have severe bleeding may need platelet transfusions.

Expectations (prognosis):

Treatment can usually control the bleeding. However, congenital platelet function defects are life-long conditions. There is no cure. Patients should take precautions to avoid bleeding.

Complications:

• Severe bleeding
• Iron deficiency anemia in menstruating women

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if:

• You have bleeding or bruising and do not know the cause
• Bleeding does not respond to the usual method of control