Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (patient information)
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What is Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, also called Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, is an inherited disorder of the blood vessels that can cause excessive bleeding.
What are the symptoms of Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
- Frequent nosebleeds in children
- GI bleeding, including loss of blood in the stool or dark black stools
- Port wine stain
- Seizures or unexplained, small strokes (from bleeding into the brain)
- Shortness of breath
- Telangiectases on the tongue, lips, nasal mucosa, face, ears, fingertips, nails, whites of the eyes, and skin (they may bleed easily)
What causes Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
Who is at risk for Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
How do I know I have Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia?
When to seek urgent medical care
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
Directions to Hospitals Treating Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia