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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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 8 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | |
| Female | 13 |