What is prothrombin deficiency?
Prothrombin deficiency is a blood clotting (coagulation) problem that occurs when there is a lack of prothrombin, a substance needed for blood to clot. It may be due to a genetic mutation of the F2 gene (G20210A) but more commonly it is caused by a lack of or deficiency in Vitamin K.
How do members experience prothrombin deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with prothrombin deficiency*
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Top treatments taken by people for prothrombin deficiency*
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Who has prothrombin deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 13 |
Talk to people with prothrombin deficiency
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members say they have this condition