Hemophilia or Haemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder in which blood does not clot properly. It affects males more but there are females who also have hemophilia. It affects 1 in 5000 male births. Since it is an inherited condition, the best way to prevent this condition is to ensure that those with history of hemophilia go through pre-conception screening.
What is Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a rare genetic blood disorder in which blood clotting is impaired. This occurs because specific genes producing clotting factors VIII or IX are dysfunctional. As it is an inherited condition, signs often show up in early childhood. The main sign is excessive bleeding, occurring both externally from cuts and internally into joints or organs. Other signs include nose bleeding, easy bruising, and bleeding during or after surgery. Treatment includes administering missing clotting factors through injections or infusions. In the case of Hemophilia, it is essential to stop bleeding to prevent further complications.
Image 1 : Normal Blood vessels and Blood vessels in Hemophilia
There are two main types of Hemophilia: Hemophilia A, caused by a deficiency or mutation in factor VIII, and Hemophilia B, caused by a deficiency or mutation in factor IX.
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