Hemophilia

Symptoms

Symptoms can vary depending on the severity of the condition. The main sign is prolonged bleeding, as well as some or all of the following.

Nosebleeds

Excessive and unexplained bleeding

Bruising

Joint pain

Blood in the urine and/or stool

There are two main types of treatment.

Preventive: Regular injections of medication stimulate the factors responsible for blood clotting.

On-demand: Treatment is given in response to an episode of prolonged bleeding.