Thrombophilia in Children & Teens: What to Know About This Clotting Disorder
Thrombophilia is the tendency to have abnormal or excessive blood clotting in the body. Some children will inherit a defective or mutated gene from one of their parents, which increases the risk of thrombophilia. Usually, children will be healthy and show no symptoms of excessive blood clotting, even with the mutated gene. Fortunately, there are tests and measures that can be taken to help your child manage their thrombophilia. Learn more about the condition here.
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