Blood Disease - Queensland Health

Health Information Directory Home

Accidents, Injuries and Poisonings
- Allergic Reactions
- Bites And Stings
- Burns
- Diving and Swimming
- Electrical and Lightning Accidents
- First Aid
- Fractures and Dislocations
- Heat Disorders
- Poisonings and Chemical Exposures
- Safety in the Home
Alcohol, Drug and Tobacco Use
- Alcohol
- Drug Use and Misuse
- Tobacco
Bladder, Kidney and Urinary Tract Health
- Cancers
- Infections and Parasites
- Injury
- Kidney Failure
- Kidney Problems
- Urinary Bladder Problems
- Urinary Incontinence
Blood and Immune System Health
- Allergic Reactions
- Anaemias
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Bleeding and Clotting Problems
- Blood Groups and Transfusions
- Bone Marrow and Blood Cell Problems
- Immuniodeficiencies
- Leukaemias
- Lymphomas
- Transplantation
Bone, Joint and Muscle Health
- Arm and Shoulder Problems
- Arthritis
- Back Problems
- Bone And Joint Infections
- Bone Tumours
- Broken Bones
- Foot Problems
- Gout
- Joint Surgery
- Knee and Hip Problems
- Muscle and Tendon Problems
- Osteoporosis
- Sports Injuries
Brain, Spinal Cord and Nerve Health
- Brain Infections and Parasites
- Brain Tumours
- Coma
- Degenerative Disorders
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Head Injuries
- Headaches
- Movement Disorders
- Nerve Problems
- Pain Management
- Seizure Disorders
- Sleep Problems
- Spinal Cord Problems
- Stroke
Cancer
- Bladder Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Brain Tumours
- Breast Cancer
- Kidney Cancer
- Leukaemias and Lymphomas
- Lung Cancer
- Ovarian Cancer
- Prevention and Treatments
- Prostate Cancer
- Skin Cancers
- Stomach Cancer
- What is Cancer
Child Health
- Adolescents
- Asthma
- Babies and Toddlers
- Childhood Cancers
- Diabetes
- Diet and Eating
- Growth and Development
- Immunisation
- Infections and Parasites
- Kids with Special Needs
- Mental Health
- Primary School Children
Digestive Health
- Bowel Movement Problems
- Cancers of the Digestive System
- Fissures Fistulas and Abscesses
- Food Intolerances
- Gastroenteritis
- Hernias
- Inflammatory and Irritiable Bowel Disorders
- Liver Problems
- Pancreas Problems
- Signs and Symptoms of the Digestive System
- The Gallbladder
- Ulcers
Ear, Nose and Throat Health
- Cancers
- Hearing Loss And Deafness
- Middle And Inner Ear Problems
- Nose And Sinus Problems
- Outer Ear Problems
- Throat Problems
- Tonsils and Adenoids
- Tracheostomy
Eye Health
- Cataract
- Eyelid and Eye Muscle Problems
- Glaucoma
- Infections and Parasites
- Injuries
- Keeping Eyes Healthy
- Retinal Problems
- Vision Problems and Impairments
Health Consumer Information
- Community Support Services
- Complaints
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies
- Consent and Privacy
- Coping in a Crisis
- Health Decision Making
- Patient Safety
- Procedures
- Travel Health
Heart, Artery and Vein Health
- Blood Pressure Problems
- Cholesterol
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Heart Disease
- Heart Rhythms
- Heart Surgery and Treatments
- Infections and Parasites
- Stroke
- Vein Problems
Infections and Parasites
- Bacterial Infections
- Fungal Infections
- Hiv
- Immunisation and Vaccination
- Parasites
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Viral Infections
Lung and Airway Health
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Cancer
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Emphysema
- Infections and Parasites
- Occupational and Environmental Lung Diseases
- Pleural Problems
- Pneumonia
- The Flu
- Tuberculosis
Men's Health
- Cancers
- Contraception
- Health Checkups
- Infections and Parasites
- Infertility
- Penile and Testisticular Problems
- Sexual Function
- The Prostate
Mental Health
- Behavioural Problems
- Carer Information
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Schizophrenia
- Suicide
Mouth and Dental Health
- Injuries Emergencies and Dental Pain
- Jaw Problems
- Lip Problems
- Oral Health Conditions
- Oral Health Information
- Peridontal Disease
- Prevention and Care
- Sores and Infections
- Tongue Problems
- Tooth Problems
Nutritional, Diet and Hormonal Health
- Adrenal Gland Problems
- Cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Food Intolerances
- Healthy Nutrition
- Obesity
- Pituitary Gland Problems
- Thyroid Problems
- Vitamins And Minerals
- Water Balance
- What are Hormones
Skin Health
- Body Piercing and Tattoos
- Cancers
- Hair and Nail Problems
- Infections and Sores
- Itches and Rashes
- Lumps scars and moles
- Sun Safety
Women's Health
- Breast Disorders
- Cervical Screening
- Contraception
- Gynaecological Symptoms
- Infections and Parasites
- Infertility
- Menopause
- Menstrual Problems
- Ovarian Disorders
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Sexual Function
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases

HID : Blood and Immune System Health : Bleeding and Clotting Problems

Topic: Blood Disease

Description

Blood disorders, including coagulopathy, abnormal bleeding and clotting disorders, can lead to poor blood clotting and continuous bleeding. The disorders can result from defects in the blood vessels or from abnormalities in the blood itself, such as in blood clotting factors or in platelets.

Follow the link below to find information on a range of blood disorders.

Health Insite

Blood Disorders

Last updated: 14th March, 2008
Review Date: 30th January, 2008

Options

pdf version of this page

Email this factsheet