Epsilon-aminocaproic acid acts as an antifibrinolytic agent used in the treatment of severe bleeding conditions by allowing the formation of blood clots to arrest the bleeding. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, or dizziness.
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Query: Hi doctor, My son has storage pool defect. Now, his doctor suspects Crohn's disease on him. All cut tests will result in horrible bleeding time. Should hematology be involved? Should the doctors use coagulant as a precaution? Your further advice would be helpful. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, patients with storage pool deficiency (platelet function disorder) will have increased and horrible bleeding time. We are looking at one of the important bleeding disorder here. Unless they have decided to take a bio... Read Full »