Hemophilia

Diagnosis Severe cases of hemophilia usually are diagnosed within the first year of life. Mild forms might not be apparent until adulthood. Some people learn they have hemophilia after they bleed excessively during a surgical procedure. Clotting-factor tests can reveal a clotting-factor deficiency and determine how severe the hemophilia is. For people with a family history of hemophilia, genetic testing might be used to identify carriers to make informed decisions about becoming pregnant. It's also possible to determine during pregnancy if the fetus is affected by hemophilia. However, the testing poses some risks to the fetus. Discuss the benefits and risks of testing with your doctor. Treatment The main treatment for severe hemophilia involves replacing the clotting factor you need through a tube in a vein. This replacement therapy can be given to treat a bleeding episode in progress. It can also be given on a regular schedule at home to help prevent bleeding episodes. Some people receive continuous replacement therapy. Replacement clotting factor can be made from donated blood. Similar products, called recombinant clotting factors, are made in a laboratory, not from human blood. Other therapies include: • Desmopressin. In some forms of mild hemophilia, this hormone can stimulate the body to release more clotting factor. It can be injected slowly into a vein or used as a nasal spray. • Emicizumab (Hemlibra). This is a newer drug that doesn't include clotting factors. This...

Hemophilia is a rare, genetic blood disorder that happens when your blood doesn’t clot and make your bleeding slow down or stop. Hemophilia happens when people don’t have the normal amount of clotting factors. Clotting factors help blood clot. Healthcare providers treat hemophilia by replacing missing clotting factors. Overview Hemophilia happens when you don’t have enough clotting factors to help control how much you bleed. People with hemophilia may bleed for no apparent reason. They may bleed more than normal after being injured or having surgery. Clotting factors are proteins in your blood that work with your platelets (top) to stop or slow bleeding. Without clotting factors, you may have excessive or uncontrollable bleeding. What is hemophilia? Hemophilia is a rare, inherited Hemophilia happens because your body doesn’t make enough protein (clotting factors) to help your blood form clots. Clotting factors are proteins in your blood. They work with your There are several types of hemophilia. Hemophilia may be severe, moderate or mild based on the amount of clotting factor in your blood. Healthcare providers treat this condition by replacing the missing clotting factor. There isn’t a cure for hemophilia, but people who receive treatment generally live nearly as long as people who don’t have hemophilia. Providers are researching gene therapy and gene replacement therapy as new ways to treat and possibly cure hemophilia. Can people develop hemophilia? Yes, but that rarely...

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder. A lack of or low levels of certain proteins called “clotting factors” characterizes the disorder. There are several types of hemophilia, though they all have low levels of either clotting factor VIII or factor IX. Doctors base the overall severity of the condition on how much factor is present in the blood. If you have hemophilia, your blood doesn’t clot properly as a result. This can lead to excessive bleeding, even from minor cuts or injuries. It can also cause: • spontaneous bleeding • internal bleeding • painful, swollen joints due to bleeding within them The exact number of people living with hemophilia is not known. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about The three forms of hemophilia include hemophilia A, B, and C. • Hemophilia A. • Hemophilia B. • Hemophilia C. Hemophilia C, also known as “factor XI deficiency,“ is a rare form of hemophilia first discovered in Hemophilia is an inherited genetic condition. This condition isn’t curable, but it can be treated to minimize symptoms and prevent future health complications. Congenital hemophilia The majority of hemophilia cases are congenital. Congenital means that you acquire the trait from one or both of your parents when you’re born. About Acquired hemophilia Unlike congenital hemophilia, you An The symptoms of hemophilia vary based on the severity of the condition. There are three levels of severity associated with hemophilia A an...

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