Understanding Primary Thrombophilia: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Primary Thrombophilia

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

Additional names

This group contains additional names: - Antithrombin III deficiency - Protein C deficiency - Protein S deficiency

General

Thrombophilia is a term that refers to a group of medical conditions in which there are too many clotting factors in the blood. The excess clotting factors may induce blood clots. Primary thrombophilias are inherited conditions, which may include Factor V leiden thrombophilia, prothrombin thrombophilia, protein C and S deficiency and Antithrombin III deficiency. In primary thrombophilia there is an increased risk for early event of deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

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Signs & symptoms

In many cases, there are no symptoms at all. In other cases, symptoms depend on where the blood clot is formed. For example, a blood clot in the lungs may cause fast breathing, fast heart rate, shortness of breath, painful deep breathing and chest pain.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include blood tests and genetic testing.

Treatment

Treatment is not always required, but may include blood thinners.

Note

☝ We provide information on prescription and over-the-counter medicines, diagnosis, procedures and lab tests. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

National Institutes of Health ∙ World Health Organization ∙ MedlinePluse ∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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