Symptoms of hemophilia

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder primarily caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of clotting factor VIII (hemophilia A) or factor IX (hemophilia B). This condition leads to prolonged blood clotting time, making patients prone to bleeding, especially internal bleeding. Symptoms of hemophilia may include unusual bruising, joint bleeding (leading to hemophilic arthropathy), muscle bleeding, deep tissue bleeding, prolonged bleeding after surgery, and persistent bleeding following minor injuries. In children, symptoms may become more apparent when they begin to walk, as frequent falls and injuries occur. Additionally, individuals with hemophilia may experience prolonged bleeding after tooth extraction or other minor surgical procedures. The severity of hemophilia varies from person to person, ranging from mild to severe. Treatment typically involves regular infusions of clotting factors to increase clotting factor levels in the blood and reduce bleeding episodes.