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Hemophilia

Published on Nov 18, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HEMOPHILIA

BY ANNA HELMINIAK

HEMOPHILIA

A RARE BLEEDING DISORDER IN WHICH THE BLOOD DOESNT CLOT NORMALLY

HOW IS IT PASSED DOWN?

BY PARENTS TO CHILDREN THROUGH GENES

WHO IT EFFECTS

USUALLY OCCURS IN MALES

SYMPTOMS

  • Lengthy bleeding
  • Excessive bruising
  • Painful joints
  • Swollen muscles
  • Severe bleeding after injuries or operations
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TREATMENTS

  • Clotting factors replacement therapy
  • Medication
  • Treatment for joint bleeding and other problems
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INTERESTING FACTS

  • Bleeding is most common in joints
  • Can cause sever arthritis
  • Can cause chronic pain
  • Can cause disability
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