Hemophilia is a rare medical condition in which the blood does not clot in a normal manner owing to a deficiency in certain proteins. If wounds or injuries cause abnormal blood loss, then one might be suffering from this condition. Here, we will cover the symptoms and treatment of hemophilia.

Symptoms
The symptoms may vary depending on the level of clotting. If there has been a slight reduction in clotting-factor level, one will bleed after a trauma or surgery. If the clotting is of a severe kind, one will suffer from bleeding instantly. Some of the most common symptoms are

• Excessive bleeding after suffering from a wound or injury or after undergoing a surgery
• Large and deep cuts or bruises
• Suffering from bleeding after a vaccination process
• Joints suffering from pain, swelling, and feeling tight
• Presence of blood in the urine
• Nose bleeding without any injury
• Irritability in the case of infants

Treatment
There are different levels of clotting factors in different types of hemophilia. One of the most common types of treatment involves replacing the clotting factor by inserting a tube in the vein. This replacement therapy helps in curbing the rate of bleeding that is happening at the moment. People, who are at an advanced stage of hemophilia, might need replacement therapy regularly. Donated blood can be used in this therapy. Other elements like recombinant clotting factors, which are required in this process, are prepared in laboratories and not extracted from human blood.

Common therapies to treat hemophilia are

• Desmopressin
  A patient suffering from mild hemophilia is recommended doses of desmopressin hormone. It helps in stimulating the body and makes it release the clotting factor. It can be either injected slowly inside the vein or served as a nasal spray to the patient.

• Medications
  Several medications help in preventing the clots from breaking down.

• Fibrin Sealants
  This is a type of medication applied to the wound to speed up the clotting and healing process. These medications prove to be very effective in dental therapy.

• Physical Therapy
  Those suffering from damaged joints on account of internal bleeding must undergo physical therapy. If the damage is serious, one might be recommended to opt for surgery.

• First-aid Kit
  A first-aid kit is commonly found in most households. One must get it if they do not have it already. It comes in handy on quite a few occasions. Using a bandage to put on the wound and then, applying pressure on it controls the bleeding. If one is bleeding from the mouth, use ice pops.

• Vaccination
  Although most blood products are made available after screening them properly, it is possible for one uses them to contract diseases. Those suffering from hemophilia must take vaccinations for hepatitis A and B.