What should be done about hip pain in hemophilia?
Disease description:
My grandmother has hemophilia and is undergoing treatment. Today she said her joints were a bit painful, and after examination, we found out it was hip joint pain. What should be done for hip joint pain caused by hemophilia?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Hemophilia-related hip pain is usually caused by intra-articular bleeding, a common symptom that requires prompt and appropriate management. First, the patient should immediately contact a physician or go to the emergency department to receive clotting factor replacement therapy as soon as possible, which is the key measure for controlling acute bleeding. During treatment, supportive measures such as ice application and limb elevation may also be used to reduce pain and swelling. After the bleeding has stopped, the patient should undergo rehabilitation exercises under medical supervision to restore joint function and minimize the risk of joint stiffness. Additionally, for chronic synovitis resulting from recurrent bleeding, synovectomy may be considered to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes and improve symptoms. Throughout the treatment process, patients should follow medical advice, regularly monitor clotting factor levels, and receive prophylactic treatment when necessary to reduce the risk of bleeding.
