What are the symptoms, diagnosis, genetic patterns of inheritance, and cure/ treatment of it?
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder. The symptoms are easy bruising, prolonged bleeding and in some cases can lead to death. Most hemophiliacs fall under the heading of Factor 8 ( hemophilia A) or Factor 9 (hemophilia b). The factor simply put is the clotting that they are lacking. Factor 8 is the most common. It is important to remember that like many things there is not just one type of Hemophilia. Some hemophiliacs may only need treatment for a major injury or surgery. While others may get muscles and joint bleeds and not know how the bleed started. Treatment: Mild hemophiliacs may only get treatment when need to before a surgery. While those with severe hemophilia may treat 3 times a week regardless if there is a bleed or not. This is done to improve the quality of life. Many hemophilics are often taught to treat at home. This means finding a vein and sticking yourself with a needle. Factor 9 hemophiliacs are often given Benfix. While factor 8 hemophiliacs are now getting Whety more o