In order to determine if a person has hemophilia, they will have to undergo various tests to see if their blood is clotting as it should be. There are four different types of blood screening tests that are used to diagnose hemophilia: Complete Blood Count A complete blood…
The severity of a person’s hemophilia depends on the amount of clotting factor they have in their blood. Generally speaking, the disease is considered mild, moderate or severe, although around 70 percent of people living with the disease have the severe form. MORE:Â Five tips for healthy living with hemophilia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCZunn4ML5o If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself. This isn’t a helpful state of mind and it potentially means you’re missing out on life. In this video from NewLifeOutlook, Anna Scanlon shares her five…
On Monday, May 22 at 9:59am, Colorado-based mountaineer Chris Bombardier became the first man with hemophilia to reach the summit of Mount Everest. MORE: Man with hemophilia is scaling Mount Everest. According to his Facebook page Adventures of a Hemophiliac, Chris dedicated his achievement to all…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpUNgYbsQms If you have a chronic illness, you know just how much energy it takes to complete your daily chores and common household tasks. In this video from newlifeoutlook, Jennifer shares some practical tips to help make life a little easier for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. MORE: What is…
Life with hemophilia can be challenging but with appropriate treatment and preventative self-care, many people living with the disease can live fairly normal lives. To help prevent bleeds and other complications, we’ve put together a list of six self-care tips for people living with hemophilia. MORE:Â Ten benefits of having…
Hemophilia is a rare blood condition where people do not have the clotting factor which enables their blood to clot when bleeding. It’s an inherited disease that’s usually passed from mother to son. It’s also a disease that’s been prevalent in European royal families. MORE:Â A brief history of hemophilia…
Bob Byrne from Northern California has severe hemophilia A. As a result of bad bleeds when he was younger, Byrne now suffers from arthritis and finds getting around difficult. Without anyone who can offer him care on a daily basis, he decided to get a service dog. MORE: Ten benefits of having…
Hemophilia in children is diagnosed at an average age of nine months, and most children are diagnosed by their second birthday. If your pediatrician suspects your child has hemophilia, you may be concerned about their first appointment with the hematologist. To ease your worries, we’ve put together some tips to help you through…
If you’re active on the Internet, particularly in groups and forums regarding chronic illness, you’ve definitely noticed the term “spoonie” being thrown around. MORE: Although there’s no cure for hemophilia, there are ways that to manage the disease and avoid bleeding episodes. Spoonie is a term coined…
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