Factor II deficiency

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Blood clot formation

Factor II deficiency

Alternative Names:

Hypoprothrombinemia; Prothrombin deficiency
Treatment:

Loss of blood can be controlled by infusions of fresh or frozen plasma or concentrates of clotting factors. If the disorder is caused by vitamin K deficiency, then vitamin K is prescribed. Diagnosis of a bleeding disorder is important so that precautionary measures can be taken if surgery is needed or anticipated.

Support Groups:

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Expectations (prognosis):

This is a life-long bleeding disorder when it is inherited. If it is caused by liver disease, the outcome depends on the control of the liver problem. Vitamin K administration will correct vitamin K deficiency.

Complications:

Bleeding into the brain or skull can occur.

Calling your health care provider:

Go to the emergency room, or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have unexplained or prolonged blood loss, or if bleeding does not respond to the usual methods of control.

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