Haemophilia
Haemophilia is a heredity disease that tends to only affect males. There are many types of haemophilia. Some individuals experience life-threatening bleeding due to simple surgeries such as a tooth extraction or circumcision. Haemophilia can also be traced to be one of the root causes to internal bleeding where visible signs of bruising on the body can be observed.
If left untreated, it could prove life-threatening to the individual and a small bump on the head could cause bleeding in the skull and cause brain damage. Diagnosis for haemophilia can be done through laboratory tests to confirm the extremely slow coagulation of blood.

Treatment
People with this gene abnormality are advised to stay away from situations that may provoke bleeding. Dental extractions should not be carried out unless absolutely necessary and even then, special drugs must be administered to ensure aid in the coagulation of blood. Plasma concentrates are given to patients suffering from this disease and the dose is adjusted according to the individual’s needs.
In children, clotting factors are usually introduced periodically via a healthy donor’s blood. Mental and family support is extremely important to prevent further complications. Please consult your nearby family practitioner for more information.