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.
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.
Specialties that treat prothrombin deficiency
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in prothrombin deficiency
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dr. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dr. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dr. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dr. María Teresa García Lee
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Dr. Chavez Javier Pizzuto
Dr. Antonio Velázquez González
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 is usually treated by specialists in hematologist.