This document discusses various causes of hemorrhagic diathesis, or increased bleeding tendency. It describes vessel wall abnormalities that can cause less serious bleeding with normal coagulation tests. These include microbial damage, scurvy, drugs, and amyloid infiltration. Thrombocytopenia can also cause bleeding and can result from decreased platelet production or survival. Specific causes mentioned include immune thrombocytopenic purpura in children and adults. Thrombotic microangiopathies like thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and hemolytic uremic syndrome involve microthrombi formation and can lead to multiple organ failure.