Hemophilia

Overview

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that interrupts how the blood in the body clots. This extended bleeding time is caused by not having enough clotting factor, which is a protein in blood that controls bleeding. People with hemophilia may experience prolonged bleeding, excessive bruising, and/or unexplained nosebleeds.

There is no cure for hemophilia, but with proper care and adequate treatment, people with hemophilia can live healthy lives. ​

Resources

National Hemophilia Foundation
https://www.hemophilia.org/

Hemophilia - About the Disease - Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center
https://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/diseases/10418/hemophilia