Prothrombin Deficiency
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Prothrombin deficiency is a rare clotting disorder in which factor II is missing or malfunctions, a protein essential for the blood to form clots and stop bleeding.
How does it present? It can show up with a tendency to bleed, easy bruising, bleeding from the gums or nose, and bleeding that lasts longer than expected after a wound.
Origin: It can be hereditary, present from birth, or acquired over the course of life due to other conditions that affect clotting.
Who studies it? The hematologist is the specialist who evaluates the clotting factors. If there is unusual bleeding or a family history, it's advisable to seek a proper evaluation of the case.
Data on 21 doctors who treat prothrombin deficiency
Which specialist treats prothrombin deficiency?
Prothrombin deficiency should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in clotting disorders. You can book with this specialist if you have abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising. The specialist will run the relevant clotting tests.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in prothrombin deficiency
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Francisco José Tripp Villanueva
Dr. Esteisy Rodríguez Vieyra
Dr. Claudia Patricia Valdés Zapata
Dr. Carlos Abel Rojas Aquino
Dr. Felix Gibrant Marquez Villegas
Dr. Emmanuel Jhovany Hernández Osorio
Dr. María Genoveva Bravo Reséndiz
Dr. Rubén Solís Armenta
Dr. Karen Michelle Machuca Adame
Dr. Daniel Antonio Gómez Camarena
Dr. Ana Xóchitl Muñoz Gutiérrez
Dr. Israel Rojas de Ita
Dr. Mayra Lizbeth Mayo Martinez
Dr. Araceli Leal Alanís
Dr. Diana Alonso Gálvez
Dr. Jesús Manuel Ramírez Acuña
Dr. Ana Carolina Ramirez Cazares
Dr. Perla Rocío Colunga Pedraza
Dr. Ivette Pineda
Frequently asked questions
What is prothrombin deficiency?
Prothrombin deficiency is a rare clotting disorder in which factor II is missing or malfunctions, a protein essential for the blood to form clots and stop bleeding.
Which doctor treats prothrombin deficiency?
Prothrombin deficiency should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in clotting disorders. You can book with this specialist if you have abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising. The specialist will run the relevant clotting tests.