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Skip to main content Accessibility help Accessibility feedback AI Mode All Images Shopping Videos Short videos Forums More Tools Search Results AI Overview Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a serious, often life-threatening condition where small blood clots develop throughout the bloodstream, blocking blood vessels and depleting the body's platelets and clotting factors, leading to severe, uncontrollable bleeding. It is not a disease itself but a complication of underlying conditions like sepsis, severe trauma, or cancer.  Cleveland Clinic  +3 Key Aspects of DIC Two-Stage Process: Initially, excessive microscopic clots form, blocking blood flow to organs. Subsequently, the body's clotting components are used up, resulting in massive bleeding (hemorrhage). Common Causes: Severe infection (sepsis), trauma/burns, cancer, complications from pregnancy (e.g., placental abruption), and major transfusion reactions. Symptoms: Uncontrollable bleeding (often from multiple sites), br

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