Haemophilia Specialists in Karol Bagh, Delhi
Haemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to a deficiency in specific clotting factor proteins, most commo…
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What is Haemophilia?
Haemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly due to a deficiency in specific clotting factor proteins, most commonly factor VIII or IX. This deficiency causes prolonged or excessive bleeding after injuries, surgery, or sometimes spontaneously into joints and muscles. It is an X-linked genetic condition, meaning it predominantly affects males while females are typically carriers. Severity varies based on how much clotting factor activity remains in the blood.
Severe
Rare — affects about 1 in 5,000 male births for haemophilia A
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