Hemophilia is a genetic disorder that prevents blood clotting. Most common in men, there are two main types of hemophilia: hemophilia A and B. Below is a curated list of recommended reads for family members, friends and carers of patients with hemophilia, with help from Good Reads and Alibris.
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Hemophilia C is a rare bleeding disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot.
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The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Hemophilia
Hemophilia is it a genetic disorder where the body doesn’t produce clotting factor, which means blood can’t clot. This makes patients susceptible to both heavy external and internal bleeding, which if left untreated, can be life-threatening. Thanks to Hemophilia Village, we have the answers to some of the most commonly…
Advocacy doesn’t always mean protests or politics; sometimes it begins with a parent learning everything they can to protect their child. One mother shares how speaking up for her sons with hemophilia helped teach them to one day speak for themselves.
My husband, Jared, had a knee bleed last week. The moment he felt the familiar twinge in his joint, he performed his usual treatment regimen: a factor infusion and bed rest. We thought we’d simply wait it out without doing anything special besides resting the injury…
Although no cure for hemophilia is currently available, a number of therapies can be used to control bleeding and other symptoms. These treatments can substantially increase life expectancy by lowering the risk of life-threatening complications such as bleeding in the brain, especially in people with severe hemophilia.
While hemophilia A and hemophilia B are both bleeding disorders characterized by deficiencies in blood clotting factors, there are differences in one type versus the other, particularly in the specific genetic mutations that cause the disease, and in some of the treatment methods.
Connecting with others affected by hemophilia B can help you find a community with whom you can share what it’s like living with hemophilia B, including talking about daily life, symptoms, and treatments.