Hemophilia
Presentation By Megan Hunt
Hemophilia Definition
Hemophilia is a medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury. The condition is typically caused by a hereditary lack of a coagulation factor, most often factor VIII.
About Hemophilia
- Hemophilia is rare (fewer than 200,000 US cases per year)
- It cannot be cured
- Treatment may help
- It requires a medical diagnosis
- Hemophilia could last for years or for life
The Symptoms of Hemophilia May Include:
- Many large or deep bruises
- Joint pain
- Swelling in joints
- Unexplained bleeding
- Nosebleeds
These Treatments May Help With Hemophilia:
TREATMENTS INCLUDE INJECTIONS
- Prescription
-Aminocaproic acid by injection or by mouth (Amicar)
- Self-treatment
Sources
For another definition of Hemophilia, go to http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/hemophilia
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hemophilia