Bleeding Disorders Causes / Differential Diagnosis Mnemonic

bleeding too much – CALF DIPS

Cirrhosis/Liver Disease and Coumadin
Aspirin and other drugs NSAIDs
Leukemia, Lupus anticoagulant
Factor Deficiency – Hemophilia

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
Platelet Deficiency (TTP, HUS, DIC, Heparin- HIT) or
             Platelet Dysfunction (vWD)
Scurvy: Vitamin C Deficiency