What is it? It's called hemophilia. It's a genetic disorder that impair the body's ability to control blood clotting or coagulation.
Who does it affect? It affects many more men than women. There are two types, one type affecting around 1 out of 5,000 male births and the other in around one in every 20,000. It is not impossible for a female to have this, but it is unusual.
How does it affect the person? it could cause severe Internal bleeding, joint damage,sometimes even brain hemorrhage, and many other things that are horrible.
Treatments? Blood transfusions, blood clotting factor treatments, including the development of an immune inhibitor which renders factor treatments less effective.
How can it be prevented? It's genetic.
What is the life expectancy? Life expectancy varies. People with severe hemophilia who don't receive treatments have greatly shortened lifespans and often do not reach maturity. Prior to the 1960's expectancy was around 11 years old. By the 1980's it was up to 50-60 years old. Now life expectancy is normal, only 10 years less than the unaffected male.
1 comment:
I believe the correct term is Hemophilia A, also a really good post. Good job Sis. Nice video.
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