What is protein S deficiency?
Protein S deficiency is a blood disorder that increases the risk of developing abnormal blood clots. It may be an inherited disorder or an acquired disorder due to vitamin K deficiency or treatment with certain medications, pregnancy, liver disease, and certain chronic infections.
How do members experience protein S deficiency?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with protein S deficiency*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Pain
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for protein S deficiency*
Who has protein S deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 10 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 24 | |
| 50s | 33 | |
| 60s | 12 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 29 | |
| Female | 73 |