Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation- Symptoms, Causes, Treatment and Home Remedies



What is Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation?

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation is also known as consumptive coagulopathy. Disseminated intravascular coagulation is a pathological process in the body where the blood starts to coagulate throughout the whole body.DIC occurs in acute and chronic forms.It seen in men and women are equally. The proteins that control blood clotting are abnormally active.

Causes of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

  • Thrombohemorrhagic disorder
  • Damage to the microvasculature
  • Infectious bacteria
  • Acute renal allograft rejection
  • Tissue trauma such as burns, accidents, surgery

What are the symptoms of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation?

  • Blood loss and hypovolamia
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Renal failure
  • Cough and confusion
  • Decreased platelets
  • Blood clots

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Treatment

  • Transfusions of blood cells.
  • Cornerstone treatment of DIC is the alleviation of the primary disorder.
  • The use of heparin in DIC.
  • Maintaining good parenchymal organ perfusion.
  • Surgical treatment is limited to treating certain underlying causes.
  • Drug-Heparin sodium.