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occurs when there is a deficiency or absence of a particularprotein (clotting factor) needed for blood to clot. As a result, are thirteen clotting factors to as classical hemophilia. In hemophilia B, the missing clotting factor is factor IX. Hemophilia B is sometimesreferred to as Christmas disease. Q. How does a person ÒgetÓ hemophilia?A.Hemophilia is an inherited disease, meaning that a gene responsible for causing hemophilia is found only on the X chromosome. This is called a sex-linkedgene. If the gene is abnormal, the result is hemophilia unless there is a normal gene on a matching X chromosome tooffset the abnormal gene.Amale infant receives one X chromosome from his mother and one Ychromosome from his father.As a result, can also occur in a male or a female as a result of spontaneous gene mutation. I

f this occurs, theabnormal gene may be passed from female ÒcarriersÓ for several generations before hemophilia appears. Women withfathers are some women who are considered definite If the mutation occurs on the sonÕs genes, themother is not a carrier and her other children will not be affected with hemophilia.Q. What are the symptoms of hemophilia?A.The signs and symptoms of hemophilia can vary from person to person, but the hallmarks of the disorder birth, other symptoms that mayprompt a fam normally seen on infants,such as the face, back or stomach, delayed healing after an injury, or swollen joints and muscles. If there is a strongfamily history of hemophilia, a newborn should be tested as soon as possible to determine if the baby has the disorder.Q. How is hemophilia diagnosed?A.Hemophilia is diagnosed i

n the population is100% but a level between 50 and 150 % are considered to be normal.Q. WhatÕs the difference between mild, moderate and severe hemophilia?A.Hemophilia is classified as mild, moderate and severe. The severity is dependent on the personÕs factor level. Aperson with mild hemophilia will have a factor VIII or IX level greater than 5 percent it hurt?A.Ableeding episode occurs when a person with hemophilia experiences an injury to the tissues in the body, whichresults in bleeding. Without the correct amount of clotting factor, the fibrin net that is made is not strong enough to staytogether bleeding episode is any bleeding caused by an injury that involves swelling and pain or any bleeding that cannotbe stopped on its own. Major bleeding episodes include muscles and joints. Bleeding episodes type of t

herapy is commonly used for children who have severe hemophilia surgery or dental work, people with mild hemophilia are sometimes prescribed a drug called desmopressinacetate (commonly know as DDAVP). This synthetic hormone stimulates the release of existing joint damage whencompared to previous generations of hemophiliacs. Home infusion therapy has allowed many families with hemophilia to lead a more normal lifestyle and has also improvedthe long-term prognosis for adult hemophilia patients, according to Haemophiliajournal. for a person with hemophilia because the benefits of exercise can actually reduce orprevent can maintain a healthy and active lifestyle as much as possible.-- The article was reviewed by Kim Schafer, a pediatric hemophilia nurse at the hematology/oncology division Center. Parents FAQs. Natio