What is hemophilia?
1 Answer
A disorder in which blood doesn't clot normally.
Explanation:
If you have hemophilia, you will bleed more than others when you have a injury. This bleeding can damage organs and can be life-threatening.
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What are the chances of me getting this?
You cannot "contract" this disorder. It is a inherited disease, which means, it is passed down from generation to generation. In the US, there are fewer than 200,000 reported cases every year.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms include,
- many large or deep bruises
- joint pain and swelling
- unexplained bleeding
- blood in urine or stool
What age group(s) are affected the most?
This disorder does not target a specific age group. But, people whose ages are 41+ have a less chance of this disorder.
What gender is affected the most?
Males are typically diagnosed with this disease with a greater chance than females.
Can this disease be cured?
No, this disease cannot be cured but, treatment can help.
How long will I have this disease?
This disease is, Chronic, which means, you may have this disease for a few years or for your whole life.
What profession specialists in this?
Typical your local doctor or ,
- Hematologist
A hematologist is a specialist in hematology, the science or study of blood, blood-forming organs and blood diseases.
- Orthopedic surgeon
Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the diagnosis, medical and surgical management of disorders of bones, tendons, joints, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
This information is great, but where I can go to get more?
Talk to your local doctor or check this link out!
Where is the picture you referred to before?
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