What is Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder where the blood doesn’t clot properly due to the lack of certain clotting factors. This condition can lead to prolonged bleeding after injuries, surgeries, or even spontaneous bleeding inside the body, especially in the joints, muscles, and organs.
There are two main types of Hemophilia:
- Hemophilia A: Caused by a deficiency in clotting factor VIII.
- Hemophilia B: Caused by a deficiency in clotting factor IX.
Both types are genetic and primarily affect males, although females can be carriers and, in rare cases, also experience symptoms.