What is Hemophilia?

• Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly
• Usually affect males, and transmitted by females

Risk factors

• Being a male in a family with history of hemophilia

Symptoms:

• Spontaneous bleeding as well as bleeding following injuries or surgery

When should you see a doctor?

• In case of clear bleeding
• In case of joint pain
• In case of injuries
• Before dental extraction or surgical procedures
• For inheritance advice

Diagnosis

• Laboratory tests including coagulation factors such as:
• Factor VIII in haemophilia A
• Factor IX   in haemophilia B
• Factor XI   in haemophilia C

Treatment

• There are two modalities for treatment:
• Prophylactic programmed deficient factor replacement
• Deficient factor replacement on demand

Protection

• Get an annual comprehensive check-up at a haemophilia treatment centre
• Get vaccinated—hepatitis A and B are preventable
• Treat bleeds early and adequately
• Exercise and maintain a healthy weight to protect your joints
• Get tested regularly for blood-borne infections

Wrong concepts

• Protecting the child with hemophilia doesn’t mean making him/her feels disabled, they can still takecare of themselves
• Let him do regular sport and physical exercise such swimming, walking, cycling