The blood disease where you can't stop bleeding is called hemophilia.
Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood doesn't clot properly. This is because people with hemophilia lack certain proteins, called clotting factors, that are essential for blood clotting.
There are two main types of hemophilia:
- Hemophilia A: This is the most common type, caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII.
- Hemophilia B: This type is caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX.
People with hemophilia may experience:
- Spontaneous bleeding: This can occur in the joints, muscles, and internal organs.
- Prolonged bleeding: Even minor cuts or injuries can lead to excessive bleeding.
- Easy bruising: Even minor bumps can cause bruising.
There is no cure for hemophilia, but it can be managed with treatment. Treatment options include:
- Replacement therapy: This involves replacing the missing clotting factor.
- Desmopressin: This medication can help increase levels of clotting factor VIII in some people with mild hemophilia A.
- Gene therapy: This is a newer treatment that aims to replace the defective gene responsible for hemophilia.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but with proper management, people with hemophilia can live full and active lives.
