My identical twin sister has been diagnosed with portal hypertension. 2 yrs ago she had a bowel resection, blood clots in liver and portal vein, most recently had esophageal varices banding. How likely is it that I could face the same issues? We both have factor 8 and protein c deficiency ; she s on a blood thinner, I am not. Any suggestions? YYYY@YYYY
Your abnormality in blood clotting protein concentrations places you at risk for the same problems. However, depending upon the severity, for a problem to arise, it often requires a trigger like the surgery. That may be why your doctor has not recommended treatment for you. Of course, with any illness, the factor deficiencies are the first things that you should report, after your name.