Hemophilia
Kennedy Boyles
What is Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which the blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins.
Causes and Complications
Hemophilia is inherited and is a genetic change (spontaneous mutation). Some complications that could occur are deep internal bleeding, damage to the joints, and infection. Since people with this defect are likelier to get a blood transfusion they could get contaminated blood parts.
Testing/Treatment and Life Outlook
For testing it may be able to tell if a baby has Hemophilia during pregnancy if the family has a history of Hemophilia or a blood test. For treatment the person could get infusions of DDVAP which is the clotting factor. They could also get physical therapy and get vaccinations so they don't get Hepatitis. The life outlook is very high if people with Hemophilia take good care of themselves.
Prevention
To prevent Hemophilia it would be good to start prophylaxis early because people who do have fewer joint bleeds.
Works Cited
"Hemophilia." - Mayo Clinic. 26 Sept. 2014. Web. 13 Oct. 2015.
"Hemophilia." University of Maryland Medical Center. 6 Dec. 2014. Web. 13 Oct. 2015.