Thrombophilia
Overview
Thrombophilia is a condition where your blood clots more easily. It can usually be treated with medicines that help prevent blood clots.
Symptoms
Most people do not realise they have thrombophilia until it causes a blood clot. Symptoms of a blood clot can include: throbbing pain and swelling in your legs and arms (deep vein thrombosis)sudden breathing difficulties, chest pain and coughing up blood (pulmonary embolism) Having repeated miscarriages can also be a symptom of thrombophilia. have throbbing or cramping pain in 1 leg, usually in the calf or thigh get swelling in 1 leg have red, darkened or warm skin on your leg suddenly have difficulty breathing are coughing up blood These could be the symptoms of a blood clot in your leg or your lungs. You may get pain and swelling in your arm or tummy instead if that's where the blood clot is. You can call 111 orget help from 111 online. you have severe difficulty breathing you feel pain in your chest or upper back your heart is beating very fast someone has passed out These could be signs of a pulmonary embolism or another serious condition. Find your nearest A&E Do not drive yourself to A&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.
Treatment
There is currently no cure for thrombophilia that’s caused by altered genes you inherit from your parents (inherited thrombophilia). Thrombophilia that starts later in life (acquired thrombophilia) can sometimes get better if the underlying cause is treated. If your doctor thinks your overall risk of a blood clot is low, you may not need any treatment. If you need treatment, you’ll usually be offeredanticoagulant medicine. It works by making your blood less sticky so it’s less likely to clot.