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I had loads of bruises on my body. doctor said that my prothrombin is 6. please give me advice about low prothrombin. thank you?
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Coagulopathy: This is too difficult and dangerous to handle on healthtap. Any concern about a disorder of the coagulation factors needs the attention of a physician focused on this sort of thing, and perhaps a hematologist. Good luck.
Answered 5/13/2013
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