Hemophilia disease

Hemophilia is inherited bleeding disorder where blood does not clot properly .

Result of hemophilia:

• Damages other organs
• death can occur if bleeding can't be stopped
• Bleeding in the head can lead to brain damage
• Swelling can lead to damage or swelling in the muscle

Health tips

1. Annual checkup at a hemophilia treatment center
2. Get vaccinated
3. get tested regularly

Hemophilia has two types Hemophilia A(Classic hemophilia) and Hemophilia B (Christmas Disease). Classic Hemophilia is caused is by a lack or decrease of clotting factor while Christmas Disease is caused by a lack or decrease of clotting factor .

Treatment is to replace the missing blood clotting factor.(HTC )Health Treatment Center provides care to address issues related to the disorder was well education.

About 10-15 % of people w/ hemophilia develop inhibitor.

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