what causes vitamin k deficiency
Other things that may lead to vitamin K deficiency include: 1  Health problems that can prevent your body from absorbing vitamin K, such as gallbladder or biliary disease, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, and Crohn's disease. 2  Liver disease. 3  Taking blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin). 4  Long-term hemodialysis. 5  Serious burns.