Factor X Deficiency treatment in Benito Juárez

Factor X deficiency is a rare clotting disorder in which a blood protein needed to form clots and stop bleeding is missing or does not work properly.

Common causes: It may be inherited due to a genetic alteration present from birth, or acquired over the course of life in connection with other conditions that affect the liver or the clotting system.

Frequent symptoms: A tendency to bleed easily, frequent bruising, nosebleeds or bleeding gums, and prolonged bleeding after wounds, procedures, or, in women, during menstruation.

Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the professional who studies disorders of the blood and clotting. If you notice unusual bleeding or bruising without a clear cause, it is advisable to seek their evaluation.