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Vitamin K Deficiency
SYMPTOMS may include blood that fails to clot normally, massive bleeding
into gastrointestinal tract or slow bleeding of the stomach, nose gums, or
other areas.
CAUSES may be the result of inadequate intake of green leafy vegetables, a
reduction of bacteria that produces vitamin K, malabsorption due to
gastrointestinal disorders.
TREATMENT. Doses of vitamin K. Correct the cause.