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Equimosis o hematomas; Manchas rojas en piel; Pequeñas manchas rojas en la piel; Petequias
Se recomienda proteger la piel que va envejeciendo y evitar traumatismos, tales como golpes o tirones en áreas cutáneas.
Si se trata de una cortadura o un rasguño, se debe aplicar presión directa para detener el sangrado.
Si se presenta una reacción a un medicamento, es preciso consultar con el médico para suspenderlo.
De lo contrario, se debe seguir la terapia prescrita para el tratamiento de la causa subyacente del problema.
La persona debe contactar al médico si:
El médico lo examinará y le hará preguntas acerca del sangrado, tales como:
Se pueden realizar los siguientes exámenes de diagnóstico:
Ballas M, Kraut EH. Bleeding and bruising: a diagnostic work-up. Am Fam Physician. 2008 Apr 15;77(8):1117-24.
Coller BS, Schneiderman PI. Clinical evaluation of hemorrhagic disorders: The bleeding history and differential diagnosis of purpura. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ, Shattil SS, et al, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2008:chap 121.
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