Factor V deficiency

Factor V deficiency: Introduction

Factor V deficiency: An inherited disorder where the deficiency of a blood component affects its ability to clot properly which can lead to bleeding problems. The severity of the disorder can vary from easy bruising to life-threatening hemorrhages. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Factor V deficiency is available below.

Symptoms of Factor V deficiency

• Menorrhagia
• Postpartum bleeding
• Prolonged prothrombin time
• Deficiency of factor V (blood protein)
• Excessive bleeding
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Treatments for Factor V deficiency

• Generally the only treatment required is to receive fresh blood plasma during or after a bleeding episode which can occur during trauma or surgery. Patients need to advise their health professionals (including dentists) of their condition in order to minimize the risk of bleeding episodes
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Factor V deficiency?

• Misdiagnosis of Factor V deficiency
• Failure to diagnose Factor V deficiency
• Hidden causes of Factor V deficiency (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Factor V deficiency

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Factor V deficiency: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Factor V deficiency:

• Death due to bleeding (see Bleeding symptoms)
• Death due to hemorrhage (see Bleeding symptoms) - usually following trauma or surgery
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Causes of Factor V deficiency

• The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
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More information about causes of Factor V deficiency:

• Underlying causes of Factor V deficiency

Misdiagnosis and Factor V deficiency

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Factor V deficiency

Medical research articles related to Factor V deficiency include:

• Factor V (Overview)
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• For a woman with a family history of factor v Leiden mutation, and irregular periods what are the contraceptive options?
• Hemostatic Disorders, Nonplatelet (Overview)
• Myelofibrosis
• Leiden Mutation (Factor V) Causing Thrombophilia
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Prognosis for Factor V deficiency

Prognosis for Factor V deficiency: The prognosis is good if the condition is diagnosed and patients receive treatment during bleeding episodes if required.

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Definitions of Factor V deficiency:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Factor V deficiency as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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