When you cut or injure yourself, your body stops the bleeding by forming a blood clot. Proteins and particles in your blood, called platelets, stick together to form the blood clot. The process of forming a clot is called coagulation. Normal coagulation is important during an injury, as it helps stop a cut from bleeding and starts the healing process.

However, the blood shouldn’t clot when it’s just moving through the body. If blood tends to clot too much, it is referred to as a hypercoagulable state or thrombophilia.

To diagnose a bleeding disorder, your doctor will ask you about your symptoms and medical history. They will also perform a physical examination. During your appointment, make sure to mention:

__any medical conditions you currently have
__any medications or supplements you may be taking
__any recent falls or trauma
__how often you experience the bleeding
__how long the bleeding lasts
__what you were doing before the bleeding began

After gathering this information, your doctor will run blood tests to make a proper diagnosis. These tests may include:
__a complete blood count (CBC), which measures the amount of red and white blood cells in your body

__a platelet aggregation test, which checks how well your platelets clump together

__a bleeding time test, which determines how quickly your blood clots to prevent bleeding