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Which vitamin deficiency causes massive hemorrhaging in infants?
Vitamin K deficiency can cause massive hemorrhaging in infants due to impaired blood clotting. This deficiency can occur because newborns have lower levels of vitamin K, which is needed for proper blood coagulation. Infants are typically given a vitamin K injection shortly after birth to prevent this deficiency.
Is vitamin K deficiency common in adults?
Vitamin K deficiency in adults is rare
What is the prognosis for vitamin K deficiency?
The prognosis for correcting vitamin K deficiency, and associated blood-clotting problems, is excellent.
Is vitamin K deficiency a cause of bleeding disorders?
Vitamin K is necessary for the production of Clotting Factors II, VII, IX and X. So a vitamin K deficiency could lead to a bleeding disorder. Additionally vitamin K is necessary for the production of the anticoagulant protein C and protein S. Inhibition of Vitamin K function is also associated with clotting disorders though for this to occur there has to be a deficiency in either proteins C or S.
When does the scurvy deficiency occur?
Scurvy is a vitamin C deficiency.
How is vitamin K deficiency treated?
Vitamin K deficiency in newborn infants is treated and prevented with a single injection of phylloquinone (5 mg).
What does vitamin A deficiency occur?
Vitamin A deficiency occurs with the chronic consumption of diets that are deficient in both vitamin A and beta-carotene.
No blod Clots?
Deficiency of Vitamin K
What happens if vitamin k deficiency occurs?
kwashiorkore
What type of vitamin deficiency causes wavy nails?
k
How is sunlight related to vitamin D deficiency?
Vitamin D deficiency, as well as rickets and osteomalacia, tends to occur in persons who do not get enough sunlight
Why does vitamin B6 deficiency occur?
Vitamin B6 deficiency occurs rarely. When it does, it is usually associated with poor absorption of nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract
