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Thrombophilia is where the blood has an increased tendency to form clots.
It's not a condition or a disorder itself, and is sometimes associated with blood clots (venous thromboses) that are caused by genetic changes (mutations).
If you have thrombophilia, you're more likely to develop a blood clot in one of the large veins in your leg. This is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
It's important to be aware of the signs of a DVT, such as unexplained pain, swelling or tenderness in your leg (usually in your calf). See your GP as soon as possible if you have these symptoms (see below).
Thrombophilia is where the blood has an increased tendency to form clots.
When you cut yourself, the bleeding usually triggers a number of chemical reactions in the blood.The chemical reactions cause a blood clot to form, which sticks to the injured part of the blood vessel
There are many different types of thrombophilia. Some of the main types are outlined below.Factor V LeidenFactor V Leiden is a type of thrombophilia caused by a specific gene mutation.It's the most co
Thrombophilia is often mild and many people don't experience any health problems. Symptoms will only occur if the disorder causes a blood clot.People with thrombophilia are particularly at risk of dev
Thrombophilia testing isn't routinely carried out on everyone who has a blood clot.Testing for inherited thrombophilia in people with venous thrombosis isn't usually needed because the results don't u
Treatment may not be needed if you have mild thrombophilia. If you develop a blood clot, you'll need treatment for the blood clot and treatment to prevent further clots. You may need to take warfarin
If you have thrombophilia, it's important you're aware of the symptoms of a blood clot (see above), and that you see your GP immediately if you think you have one. You should also take the following p