What is hemophilia?

Question

My 7yr. old gets tons of nose bleeds, 3 this week & when he sneezes now.

Answer 1

my understanding is that it is when the blood does not clot or thicken like it should.

Answer 2

If you child is seven and has not had this issue before it is highly unlikely he has classic hemophilia. There are some milder clotting disorders that may surface later in life, like von Willebrand's disease, after trauma or certain medications.

Chronic nosebleed or severe ones that are hard to stop merit a doctor's exam, because while they usually are just due to dry, irritated membranes, there are some serious conditions this can signal. One of them is leukemia.

Get this child seen as soon as possible. He will be much more comfortable if the cause is found and treated, and you will have more peace of mind. Be careful to give a good history, including how many bleeds, how long they lasted, what provoked them, if anything, and what medications he takes, even over the counter ones.

Whatever the cause, the sooner it is found, the better for everyone.

Answer 3

Hemophiliais an inherited bleeding disorder where the blood does not clot... children with hemophilia may bleed for a longer time than others after an injury or accident, they also may bleed internally, especially in the joints knees, ankles, and elbows. Children born with hemophilia are missing or have a low level of a protein called the clot factor....Hemophilia usually occurs only in males...

Answer 4

Haemophilia or hemophilia is the name of any of several hereditary genetic illnesses that impair the body's ability to control bleeding. Genetic deficiencies (or, very rarely, an autoimmune disorder) cause lowered plasma clotting factor activity so as to compromise blood-clotting; when a blood vessel is injured, a scab will not form and the vessel can continue to bleed excessively for a very long period of time. The bleeding can be external, if the skin is broken by a scrape, cut or abrasion, or it can be internal, into muscles, joints or hollow organs. It might therefore present visibly as skin bruises, or subtly as melena, hematuria, or bleeding in the brain.


probably just getting a lot of nosebleeds right now i went through a period when i had one about 4 times a week. and i would sneeze the scabs or clots out and it would bleed again. but just to be safe you could take him or her to the doctor.

Answer 5

hemophilia is a genetically transmited diseas (often carried by mothers) where the blood does not carry enough platlets to clot when a wound forms. This means that simples cuts and scrpes can bleed like crazy for hours. Also, bruises can be unbearable for someone who has it because it means that the bleeding inside the body is also a lot worse

Answer 6

Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder that prevents the blood from clotting properly.

Answer 7

Hemophilia is an inherited blood disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. It is carried by the mother on the X chromosome, but shows up in their male offspring (it is recessive, so a female offspring having one affected X and one normal X will be only a carrier, rather than a sufferer of the disorder). If you suspect that your son is a hemophiliac, you should seek treatment for him at once.

Answer 8

Haemophilia is when your blood does not clot. So with a cut you continue to bleed and will need clotting medication and possibly a transfusion. Nearly always males and present from birth.
Nose bleeds are very common and in serious cases where bleeding is frequent an operation can be performed to cauterise the blood vessels.
However you should take your son to a doctor to ensure there are no underlying problems.

Answer 9

Hi
I used to suffer with bleeding nose all the time when I was young, Usualy in hot weather.I would go to a reputable doc for some answers and don't worry too much.
I am happy yo say that I grew out of it by 10 yrs old, I hope your son does too.
Hugz
Mooo

Answer 10

Hemophilia is a disorder when your blood doesnt clot properly because you are lacking a protein in your blood, called a factor. Factor 8 and 9 deficiencies are the most common. But, your son, if anything, probably has von Willebrand disease, the most common inherited bleeding disorder. One of the most common symptoms of von Willebrand disease is frequent and prolonged nosebleeds.

Answer 11

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder where you have very thin blood that will not clot. Ask your doctor for vitiman K shots.