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Hemophilia

Hemophilia

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A hereditary disorder of clotting factors in the blood, causing abnormal excessive bleeding.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Bleeding disorders

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Very common
Toddler
3-5
Very common
Preteen
6-13
Very common
Teenager
14-18
Very common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Senior
60+

How it can usually be treated?

Incurable but treatment can help

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Types of

Christmas disease
Condition
Factor VIII deficiency
Condition

Symptoms

Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Joint swelling
Bleeding gums
Bruising
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hemophilia
Pain medicine
Desmopressin
Antifibrinolytic agent
Immunosuppressive therapy
Novoseven RT
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Other treatments

Strict bed rest
Supportive care
Physical therapy
Pain team evaluation
Rehydration

Tests

Von willebrand factor activity
Prothrombin time
Partial thromboplastin time
Complete blood count
Factor VII mutation analysis
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