The teenage years are tough for most children but for those living with a chronic bleeding disorder, these years can be extra stressful. When they’re young, most of a hemophilia patient’s needs are met by their parents and they can be suitably supervised to ensure they come to no harm. However,…
Some hemophilia patients may, over time, develop inhibitors which restrict the efficacy of treatment making bleeding episodes more difficult to stop. MORE: Intracranial hemorrhage risk – when to see a doctor According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), although the majority of people living with…
When young Max Levy had to have a port put in his chest for hemophilia medication, his family nicknamed him Iron Man after one of his favorite Marvel action heroes. The story touched a lot of hearts and was even shared by Robert Downey Jr. on his…
Medical marijuana is gaining popularity as a complementary medicine to help with many symptoms associated with chronic illnesses. While many people are curious about how marijuana (or cannabis) may help improve their symptoms, they are also reluctant to smoke the substance. However, there are ways that medical marijuana can be administered, including…
The Hemophilia Foundation of American (HFA) has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create a survey for hemophilia and bleeding disorder patients who don’t currently receive care from a government-funded hemophilia treatment center (HTC). MORE:Â Why shared data is important for furthering hemophilia research…
Hemophilia is an inherited disease that prevents blood from clotting, a process that’s required to stop bleeding. According to the Hemophilia Federation of America, there are various complications that can arise from having a bleeding disorder like hemophilia. MORE:Â 4 Hemophilia Screening Tests Joint damage:Â One of the most frequent…
“Stop the Bleeding!” is an online fictional mockumentary series which follows a hapless and dysfunctional organization that aims to raise money and awareness of bleeding disorders such as hemophilia. MORE: How you can make an impact today In this episode shared by BloodFeed, the team…
There are organizations all over the world that are dedicated to helping people with hemophilia and their loved ones. To make your search a little easier, we’ve listed some of the the more well-known ones below: National Hemophilia Foundation The NHF started in 1948, with the goals of discovering better treatments…
Prophylaxis is the term used for the infusion of clotting factor (proteins in the blood which help to stem blood flow) for people living with severe hemophilia. This is a preventative measure to avoid bleeds should the patient injure themselves and can also be taken after a bleed to lessen…
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that affects your blood’s ability to clot. Hemophilia sufferers lack a clotting factor, meaning they have an increased risk of bruising and bleeding, both externally and internally around joints and in the brain. MORE:Â Learn more about hemophilia treatment options. There are three levels of…
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