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Factor XII DeficiencyDefinition of Factor XII DeficiencyFactor XII is a deficiency in one of the proteins (Factor XII [12]) involved in clotting blood. Deficiency of factor XII is considered a rare clotting disorder, and it involves no clinical bleeding. What Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Factor XII DeficiencyWill this deficiency lead to any other complications? Will you be prescribing any medication? What are the side-effects? It is hereditary? If so, what signs and/or symptoms will occur in family members? Does having blood drawn for lab work present any problems? advertisement
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