Hemophilia
What is Hemophilla Hemophilia is not one disease but rather one of a group of inherited bleeding disorders that cause abnormal or exaggerated bleeding and poor blood clotting. About one in 10,000 people are born with this disease. It happens because of a defect in one of the clotting factor genes on the X chromosome. Types The three forms of hemophilia are hemophilia A, B, and C. Symptoms Diagnosis Blood tests can provide information about how long it takes for blood to clot, the levels of clotting factors, and which clotting factors, if any, are missing. Treatment Hemophilia A can be treated with a prescription hormone. This hormone is called desmopressin, which they can give as an injection into your vein. This medication works by stimulating the factors responsible for the process of blood clotting. Hemophilia B can be treated by infusing your blood with donor clotting factors. Sometimes, the factors may be given in the synthetic form. These are called “recombinant clotting factors.” Hemophilia C can be treated by using plasma infusion. The infusion works to stop profuse bleeding. Living with hemophilia This condition isn’t curable, but it can be treated to minimize symptoms and prevent future health complications. These include: Every year, April 17 is celebrated as World Hemophilia Day. This year’s theme is “SHARING KNOWLEDGE MAKES US STRONGER”.