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Hypoprothrombinemia is a blood disorder in which a deficiency of prothrombin (Factor II) results in impaired blood clotting, leading to an increased physiological risk for bleeding, especially in the gastrointestinal system, cranial vault, ...
Alternate Names : Hypoprothrombinemia, Prothrombin deficiency
Definition
Factor II deficiency is a blood clotting (coagulation) problem that occurs when there is a lack of a substance (prothrombin) that is needed for blood to clot.
Hypoprothrombinemia
Related Terms
Factor II Deficiency
Prothrombin Deficiency ...
Hypoprothrombinemia; Prothrombin deficiency
Causes
When you bleed, the body launches a series of reactions that help the blood clot. The process involves special proteins called coagulation factors. Factor II is one of many coagulation factors.
Hypoprothrombinemia may be treated with concentrates of prothrombin. Acquired cases are often treated with vitamin. In bleeding episodes, the patient may receive plasma products.
Acquired hypoprothrombinemia ... easy bruising
Acquired hypothyroidism ... dry skin
Acquired idiopathic sideroblastic anaemia ... pallor
Acquired prothrombin complex deficiency ... pallor
Acquired prothrombin deficiency ... easy bruising ...
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Aspirin should be used cautiously in conjunction with corticosteroids in hypoprothrombinemia. The clearance of salicylates may be increased with concurrent use of corticosteroids.
Skin tests: Corticosteroids may suppress reactions to skin tests.
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thrombocytopenia, drug-induced non-immune thrombocytopenia, factor X, factor Xa, hemophilia, hemolytic uremic syndrome, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, hemostasis, heparin, homocysteine, HUS, hyperhomocysteinemia, hypoprothrombinemia, ...
This process consumes exorbitant amounts of coagulation factors (especially platelets, factor V, prothrombin, fibrinogen, and factor VIII), causing thrombocytopenia, deficiencies in factors V and VIII, hypoprothrombinemia, and hypofibrinogenemia.
 See also: Symptom, Deficiency, Pregnancy, Bleeding, Nursing
  
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