Hemophilia is usually inherited and about one in every 5,000 males is born with the disorder. It cannot be caught or transmitted except through inheritance but can sometimes occur when there is no family history of hemophilia due to spontaneous gene mutation.
- Frequent large bruises.
- Bleeding into muscles and joints (knees, elbows, ankles).
- Spontaneous internal bleeding.
- Prolonged bleeding after cuts, dental work, or trauma.
Hemophilia is treated by replacing missing clotting factors (Factor VIII or Factor IX) intravenously. Bleeding stops once adequate clotting factor reaches the site. With regular prophylactic treatment, patients live healthy, fulfilling lives.
The Rajkot Chapter provides free or subsidized Antihemophilic Factor (AHF), advanced factor assay diagnostics, daily free physiotherapy, psychosocial counseling, and economic rehabilitation for patients and families.