What Is Noonan Syndrome?

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5. Excessive Bleeding

Flowing through the blood of a healthy person are small cells that are known as platelets. These perform a very important function because, in conjunction with certain hormones, they help the blood to clot to prevent bleeding.

For some people with Noonan syndrome, the system does not work as well as it does with other people. Some people with the condition can have too few platelets, meaning the blood will take longer to clot. Some will have other clotting defects that will mean it is important to be extra careful that they don’t hurt themselves. In addition to external bruising, people with the condition are also likely to bruise more easily.

Noonan Syndrome