This means that it is passed on from the parents to the child at the time of conception. It is an autosomal recessive disorder. This means that both parents must carry the defective gene to be able to pass it on to their children. When only one parent has the gene which causes Factor X Deficiency, the child, is not affected. Factor X Deficiency affects males and females in equal numbers.
Symptoms are different from person to person.
The lower the level of Factor X, the more serious the bleeding problems are. Intracranial bleeding is rare in Factor X Deficiency. However, when it happens, it can be severe. What s more, it tends to recur. Not all people with Factor X Deficiency suffer from bleeding in the joints.