Treatment of hemophilia is done by replacing deficient clotting factors in the person, which is factor VIII, in the case of hemophilia type A, and factor IX, in the case of hemophilia type B, as this can prevent bleeding. Excessive.
Hemophilia is a genetic disease in which there is a decrease in activity or a lack of clotting factors, which are proteins in the blood that are activated in case of a rupture of a blood vessel, avoiding excessive bleeding. Thus, when using coagulation factor substitution, the hemophilic person may lead a normal life without much restrictions. Learn more about hemophilia.
- Although there is no cure.
- Treatment of hemophilia helps prevent frequent bleeding and should be guided by a hematologist and can be done in two different ways:.
In any treatment, doses should be calculated based on body weight, severity of hemophilia, and activity levels of clotting factors each person has in the blood. Factor VIII or IX concentrates consist of a powdered bulb that is diluted with distilled water for application.
In addition, other types of hemostotic agent concentrates may be used to facilitate coagulation, such as cryoprecipized, protrophic complex and desmopressin, for example. These treatments are performed free of charge by the SUS, in the haematology centers of the State, on the simple recommendation of the family doctor or hematologist.
Some haemophiliacs may develop antibodies against the factor VIII or IX concentrate used for treatment, called inhibitors, which can alter the response to treatment.
In these cases, treatment with higher doses or with the combination of other blood clotting components may be necessary.
People with hemophilia should take the following precautions
In addition, physiotherapy should also be part of the treatment of hemophilia, as it promotes an improvement of motor function, decreasing the risk of complications, such as acute hemolytic synovitis, which is an inflammation of the joint by bleeding, and improves muscle tone. and therefore may even decrease the need to take blood clotting factors and improve quality of life.