Diathesis refers to a natural tendency or susceptibility to disease due to genetic or environmental factors. Genetic conditions can predispose people to medical problems, and treatments are available to address a predisposition or tendency to disease. The diathesis-stress behavior model argues that behavioral disorders are the result of a combination of hereditary and environmental factors. […]
Bleeding diathesis is a condition where there is a tendency to bleed due to abnormal blood clotting. It can be caused by coagulopathy, vitamin K deficiency, or genetic disorders such as hemophilia and von Willebrand disease. Symptoms include purpura, nosebleeds, and bleeding gums. Treatment aims to reduce bleeding and may include plasmapheresis, blood thinners, and […]
