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*

*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 prothrombin deficiency*

Who has prothrombin deficiency on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 1
40s 9
50s 1
60s 6
70+ 2

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 13