Hypoprothrombinemia
Hypoprothrombinemia (pronounced: hi-po-pro-throm-bin-e-mia) is a rare blood disorder characterized by a deficiency of prothrombin, also known as factor II, a protein that plays a crucial role in the blood clotting process.
Etymology
The term "Hypoprothrombinemia" is derived from the Greek words "hypo" meaning "under", "pro" meaning "before", "thrombos" meaning "clot", and "haima" meaning "blood".
Causes
Hypoprothrombinemia can be caused by a variety of factors including vitamin K deficiency, liver disease, certain genetic disorders, and as a side effect of some medications.
Symptoms
Common symptoms of Hypoprothrombinemia include bleeding, bruising, and in severe cases, life-threatening hemorrhage.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Hypoprothrombinemia typically involves blood tests to measure the level of prothrombin in the blood.
Treatment
Treatment for Hypoprothrombinemia often involves addressing the underlying cause, such as treating vitamin K deficiency or changing a medication that may be causing the condition. In severe cases, prothrombin complex concentrate may be administered to increase prothrombin levels.
Related Terms
- Prothrombin
- Blood clotting
- Vitamin K deficiency
- Liver disease
- Genetic disorders
- Medications
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Hemorrhage
- Blood tests
- Prothrombin complex concentrate
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hypoprothrombinemia
- Wikipedia's article - Hypoprothrombinemia
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