congenital afibrinogenemia
Familial afibrinogenemia is a coagulation disorder characterized by bleeding symptoms due to a complete absence of circulating fibrinogen.
Also known as: factor I deficiency, afibrinogenemia, afibrinogenemia congenital.
Category: General
Symptoms associated with congenital afibrinogenemia
The following symptoms have been associated with congenital afibrinogenemia in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abnormal bleeding
An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be...
Abnormal umbilical stump bleeding
Abnormal bleeding of the umbilical stump following separation of the cord at approximately 7-10 days after bir...
Bruising susceptibility
An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ru...
Epistaxis
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose....
Gingival bleeding
Hemorrhage affecting the gingiva....
Hematemesis
The vomiting of blood....
Persistent bleeding after trauma
Information about Persistent bleeding after trauma....
Prolonged bleeding after dental extraction
Prolonged bleeding post dental extraction sufficient to require medical intervention....
Prolonged bleeding following circumcision
Bleeding that persists for a longer than usual time following circumcision....
Tests used to investigate congenital afibrinogenemia
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating congenital afibrinogenemia. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Conditions with overlapping symptoms
These conditions share symptoms with congenital afibrinogenemia, which is why a clinical evaluation is important.
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Congenital factor II deficiency
Congenital factor II deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor XIII deficiency
Congenital factor XIII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
factor XIII, A subunit, deficiency of
factor XIII, A subunit, deficiency of is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is congenital afibrinogenemia?
congenital afibrinogenemia is a health condition described in medical literature. Familial afibrinogenemia is a coagulation disorder characterized by bleeding symptoms due to a complete absence of circulating fibrinogen.
What are the symptoms of congenital afibrinogenemia?
congenital afibrinogenemia is associated with 9 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abnormal bleeding, Abnormal umbilical stump bleeding, Bruising susceptibility, Epistaxis, Gingival bleeding, Hematemesis. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is congenital afibrinogenemia diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with congenital afibrinogenemia include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have congenital afibrinogenemia, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.