Contents:
- Medical Video: Why Do Some People Bruise So Easily?
- Overview of hemophilia
- Complications of hemophilia
- 1. Internal bleeding
- 2. Bleeding in the digestive system
- 3. Hematuria
- 4. Anemia
- 5. Joint damage
- 6. Intracranial bleeding
- 7. Compartment syndrome
- Can hemophilia be cured?
Medical Video: Why Do Some People Bruise So Easily?
Hemophilia is a condition lacking blood particles which is responsible for freezing blood. People with this condition tend to experience bleeding easily and are difficult to stop, so that the blood will continue to come out. This rare condition can cause serious complications. Then, can hemophilia be cured? Find out the complete information below.
Overview of hemophilia
When you are injured and bleeding, the body will automatically unite blood cells to clot with the help of blood clotting particles. Both will work together and stop bleeding that occurs in the wound. If the body lacks blood clotting particles, hemophilia can occur.
There are several types of hemophilia and most occur because they are genetically inherited. Symptoms that appear in every person who has hemophilia varies depending on the severity of the disease. Symptoms include an easy body bruise, causeless bleeding, and joint pain.
Scars on the elbows and knees are not a problem if they occur. However, in people with hemophilia this can be very dangerous. Continuous bleeding will cause injury to the tissues and organs. If you find a wound with difficult blood to stop, accompanied by head and neck pain, repeated vomiting, and blurred vision, seek medical help immediately.
Complications of hemophilia
If hemophilia is not treated, there are likely to be complications, such as:
1. Internal bleeding
This bleeding causes certain parts of the body to swell because the bleeding occurs in the body. The swelling will suppress the nerves and cause numbness (numbness) or pain.
2. Bleeding in the digestive system
Continuous bleeding can spread to the digestive system so that blood will appear in the vomit and feces. Blood will look like coffee grounds or dark red.
3. Hematuria
Besides digestion, blood can form in the urethra, causing blood in the urine. This is what is called hematuria. This condition will cause pain in the lower abdomen because urine (urine) that comes out of the bladder is blocked by blood. This bleeding is not dangerous if immediately handled appropriately.
4. Anemia
Continuous bleeding causes the number of red blood cells to fall far from normal levels. If this condition occurs, the body will experience fatigue, the body feels weak, and headaches. Fortunately anemia can be overcome by receiving a blood transfusion.
5. Joint damage
Deep bleeding which keeps pressing the nerves and joints will cause inflammation in the joints. Gradually, the joint will be damaged.
6. Intracranial bleeding
A simple lump on the head can cause bleeding in the brain in hemophilia patients. This is rare, but can cause brain damage or death.
7. Compartment syndrome
The compartment syndrome occurs when bleeding in the muscles puts pressure on the arteries and nerves in the muscle. Gradually, this condition can cause damage to the muscles and cause severe pain.
Can hemophilia be cured?
Patients with hemophilia can prevent bleeding and reduce other symptoms with drugs. For hemophilia A, the doctor will give the hormone desmopressin which is injected into a blood vessel. Then, for hemophilia B, the doctor will give the synthesis blood particles. This is also called the recombinant clotting factor.
While for more severe conditions, namely hemophilia C, patients must use plasma infusion. In addition, patients can take physical therapy if there are damaged joints.
Hemophilia cannot be cured, but it can be reduced by symptoms of severity with drugs. Reporting from Medical News Today, a study conducted by Prof. K. John Pasi, a director of the Haemophilia Center at the Barts Health NHS Trust and his colleagues are developing a treatment to cure hemophilia patients. The researchers argue that treatment in the form of gene therapy has the possibility to correct genetic errors in hemophilia patients.
In the study, trials were conducted on injecting gene therapy in 13 people with hemophilia A. For one year, the results of the trial showed that all patients were able to stop the treatment of hemophilia which they had previously done and their blood clots were almost close to normal levels. Unfortunately, this gene therapy has not been completely refined so that it cannot be used to cure hemophilia patients completely.
