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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation - Risk Factors - Risk Factors

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Risk factors for DIC include infection, injury, lifestyle habits, and other medical conditions.

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\n Infection \n
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Sepsis, a body-wide response to infection that causes inflammation, is the most common risk factor for DIC. The infection may be caused by parasites, bacteria, fungi, or viruses.

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\n Injury \n
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Major damage to organs or tissues can raise your risk of DIC. Examples include cirrhosis, pancreatitis, severe trauma or injury, burns, or major surgery.

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\n Lifestyle habits \n
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Use of illegal drugs, such as cocaine and ecstasy, may increase the risk of DIC.

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\n Other medical conditions \n
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Medical conditions that may raise your risk of DIC include:

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  • Blood vessel abnormalities, including aortic aneurysms and large hemangiomas, which are growths of tangled blood vessels
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  • Cancer, including cancers affecting the pancreas, stomach, colon, or blood
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  • Heat stroke
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  • Pregnancy complications, such as when the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery, when amniotic fluid enters the bloodstream, or when there is serious bleeding during or after delivery
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  • Severe immune reactions, which may occur with an incompatible blood transfusion, rejection of an organ transplant, or a toxin such as snake venom
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Source Agency: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Captured Date: 2019-10-21 12:25:00.0
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