Heart & Cardiovascular Conditions
Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]
Emergency
ICD-10: D65 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: रक्त जमने का विकार · தமிழ்: இரத்த உறைதல் கோளாறு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ರಕ್ತ ಹೆಪ್ಪುಗಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ · తెలుగు: రక్తం గడ్డకట్టే సమస్య · বাংলা: রক্ত জমাট বাঁধার সমস্যা · मराठी: रक्त गोठण्याचा विकार · ગુજરાતી: લોહી જામવાની સમસ્યા
About this condition
DIC is a life-threatening condition where blood clots form throughout the body's small vessels, using up clotting factors and causing severe bleeding from multiple sites simultaneously. It occurs as a complication of serious conditions like sepsis, severe infections, snake bites, or pregnancy complications. Immediate intensive care treatment is essential for survival.
Common symptoms
unexplained bleeding
blood clotting problems
bruising easily
bleeding from multiple sites
low blood pressure
organ failure
When to see a doctor: immediately - life-threatening emergency
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | रक्त जमने का विकार · अनियंत्रित रक्तस्राव · खून जमने की समस्या · डीआईसी |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | இரத்த உறைதல் கோளாறு · கட்டுப்பாடற்ř இரத்தப்போக்கு · டிஐசி · இரத்த உறையாமை |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ರಕ್ತ ಹೆಪ್ಪುಗಟ್ಟುವಿಕೆ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ · ಅನಿಯಂತ್ರಿತ ರಕ್ತಸ್ರಾವ · ಡಿಐಸಿ · ರಕ್ತ ಹೆಪ್ಪುಗಟ್ಟದಿರುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | రక్తం గడ్డకట్టే సమస్య · అదుపు తప్పిన రక్తస్రావం · డిఐసి · రక్తం గడ్డకట్టకపోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | রক্ত জমাট বাঁধার সমস্যা · অনিয়ন্ত্রিত রক্তপাত · ডিআইসি · রক্ত জমাট না বাঁধা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | रक्त गोठण्याचा विकार · अनियंत्रित रक्तस्त्राव · डीआयसी · रक्त गोठत नाही |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | લોહી જામવાની સમસ્યા · અનિયંત્રિત રક્તસ્ત્રાવ · ડીઆઈસી · લોહી જામતું નથી |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]?
unexplained bleeding, blood clotting problems, bruising easily, bleeding from multiple sites, low blood pressure, organ failure.
When should I see a doctor?
immediately - life-threatening emergency
Is Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome] common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Disseminated intravascular coagulation [defibrination syndrome]?
Severity is classified as Emergency. immediately - life-threatening emergency.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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