Saturday, October 31, 2009

Why does it burn when a blood vessel burst in my hand?

I have had several blood vessels pop/break in my hand. When it pops I have a very bad burning sensation in my hand shortly followed by a dark bruise. This has happen several times a couple in my fingers and once in the center of my hand
Answer:
Von Willebrand disease, or vWD, is an inherited disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot properly. Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder, affecting as much as 1% of the population or more. When a blood vessel is cut or torn, platelets (small cells that float in the blood) plug the hole in the blood vessel to stop the flow of blood. A substance in the blood known as von Willebrand factor (vWF) helps platelets stick to damaged blood vessels. Another function of von Willebrand factor is to carry the important clotting protein, called factor VIII, in the blood and to the site of the injured blood vessel. People with von Willebrand disease have a problem with the amount or quality of one or both of these blood components. The most common treatment for von Willebrand disease is desmopressin. This medication causes a temporary increase in the von Willebrand factor levels by causing release of vWF from blood vessel storage sites. It can be given intravenously or intranasally (into the nose), but may be ineffective in some Type 2 and all Type 3 patients. Patients with Type 3 (and some Type 2) will need intravenous treatment with Factor VIII concentrates that contains both factor VIII and von Willebrand factor in high molecular weight form. Patients with Type 1 may also require the use of this medication in certain situations, such as major trauma or major surgery although they can generally be treated with desmopressin. No evidence suggests that extensive activity restrictions are necessary for most patients with mild type1 vWD. Patients with more severe forms of vWD should follow guidelines developed for patients with severe hemophilia. Avoid medications with known antiplatelet effects such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen. Heavy menstrual bleeding can sometimes be controlled with birth control pills. But its still best to consult your doctor and ask him what should you do..
I hope that you have notifies your doctor. It hurts because it is an injury. It is internal but you still have lots of nerve endings in your hand.
Capillary fragility (p谩inful).get your lpatelets and rheumatoid factor, as well as clotting profile done.,.most of the times, it can be detected (the cause )and cured with IM vitamin K, small amoun of steroids etc.get yourself properly checked...

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