Hemophilia

What is Hemophilia?

Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which your blood

doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient
blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). If you have
hemophilia, you may bleed for a longer time after
an injury than you would if your blood clotted
normally.
 Common causes of Hemophilia

1.Pregnancy
2.Autoimmune conditions
3.Cancer
4.Multiple sclerosis
 Common Symtoms of Hemophilia
1.Unexplained and excessive bleeding from cuts or injuries,
or after surgery or dental work
2.Many large or deep bruises
3.Unusual bleeding after vaccinations
4.Pain, swelling or tightness in your joints
5.Blood in your urine or stool
6.Nosebleeds without a known cause
7.In infants, unexplained irritability
 Bleeding into the brain

1.Painful, prolonged headache

2.Repeated vomiting
3.Sleepiness or lethargy
4.Double vision
5.Sudden weakness or clumsiness
6.Convulsions or seizures
 Common Treatments of Hemophilia

1.Desmopressin.
2.Clot-preserving medications
3.Fibrin sealants
4.Physical therapy
5.First aid for minor cuts
6.Vaccinations