Who is affected by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Who is affected by disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

DIC can be caused by infection, injury and several medical conditions. That means almost anyone can be affected by DIC. Risk factors include:

• Sepsis, which is wide-spread inflammation or swelling in your body. Sepsis is the most common cause of DIC.
• Major damage to organs or tissues through illnesses such as pancreatitis, severe trauma, burns or major surgery.
• Medical conditions such as cancer, blood vessel abnormalities, pregnancy complications or severe immune system reactions to blood transfusions, organ transplants or snake bites.