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What Causes Alpha 1 Anitripsyn Defficiiency In Children?
Hi! My son is 11 and was diagnosed with Alpha 1 Anitripsyn Defficiency 5 yrs ago. He has portal hypertension. We now found out this past Fri. that his blood is too thin. What could be the cause of this if he isn t on blood thinners? I am very concerned.
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your saying that your son is diagnosed with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency & having portal hypertension .it is associated with liver involvement & liver dysfunction causing decreased synthesis of blood clotting factors..that is the reason of blood thinng even though not taking blood thinners.consult hematologist regarding further management.
Thank you
your saying that your son is diagnosed with alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency & having portal hypertension .it is associated with liver involvement & liver dysfunction causing decreased synthesis of blood clotting factors..that is the reason of blood thinng even though not taking blood thinners.consult hematologist regarding further management.
Thank you
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