APRIL IS NATIONAL HEMOPHILIA AWARENESS MONTH

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT

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APRIL IS NATIONAL HEMOPHILIA AWARENESS MONTH

The Medical Services Department supports the Department of Health’s annual health information drive regarding Hemophilia every April of every year as mandated by Proclamation No. 1478, S. 2008 declaring the month of April 2008 and every year thereafter as “National Hemophilia Awareness Month” and April 17, 2008 as every year thereafter as “National Hemophilia Day.”

Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder in which the blood doesn’t clot in the typical way because it doesn’t have enough blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). The disorder typically it is an inherited condition, caused by a deficiency in clotting factors, which are proteins that help blood clot properly. People with Hemophilia often experience prolonged bleeding or spontaneous bleeding, even from minor injuries. This can lead to significant complications and health issues.

There are two main types of Hemophilia: hemophilia A and Hemophilia B. Hemophilia A is the more common type and is caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII. Hemophilia B, also known as Christmas Disease, is caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX. The severity of Hemophilia can vary from mild to severe, depending on the level of clotting factor in the blood.

Signs and symptoms of Hemophilia can include excessive bleeding from cuts, bruises that are painful, prolonged nosebleeds, bleeding into joints (resulting in swelling and limited movement), and in severe cases, spontaneous internal bleeding. Hemophilia is typically diagnosed through blood tests that measure the levels of clotting factors in the blood.

While there is no cure for Hemophilia, it can be managed through preventative measures and treatments.

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