Prothrombin is the precursor of thrombin, and its difference lies in its different properties, different functions, and different clinical significance. After prothrombin is activated, it will gradually convert into thrombin, which promotes the formation of fibrin, and then blood coagulation.

1. Different properties: Prothrombin is a glycoprotein, a kind of coagulation factor, and thrombin is a serine protease catalyzed by prothrombin in the process of biological coagulation. It is a special biologically active protein with biological activity.

2. Different functions: The main function of prothrombin is to generate thrombin, and the function of thrombin is to activate platelets, catalyze fibrinogen to form fibrin, absorb blood cells, form blood clots, and complete the coagulation process.

3. The clinical significance is different: when prothrombin is detected clinically, prothrombin activity is generally detected, which can reflect liver function to a certain extent. The time to cause blood coagulation, so as to judge whether the body's blood coagulation function is normal.

If you want to test whether prothrombin or thrombin is normal, it is recommended to go to the Department of Hematology to see a doctor, and it can be clarified through blood coagulation function and blood routine examination. Pay attention to a balanced diet in daily life to ensure sufficient vitamin K intake, and you can eat pork liver and other food supplements appropriately.