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Hemophilia
Inhibitors
Joint Health
Managing Joint Pain
Joint Damage
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Types of Bleeds
Signs and Symptoms of Acute Bleeds
Physical Activity and Joints
Managing Acute Bleeds
Plan Ahead for Emergencies
Seeking Emergency Room Tratment
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF ACUTE BLEEDS
Type of bleed      Signs and symptoms24
Joint
  • Tingling or bubbling feeling in the joint
  • Not wanting to move the joint
  • Limited mobility
  • Pain (usually gets worse the longer the bleed is not treated)
  • Swelling
  • Warmer skin over the affected joint
Muscle
  • Pain or vague aching in the muscle
  • Limping
  • Unwillingness to use the affected arm or leg
  • Inability to put a heel on the floor when walking or standing
  • Limited mobility in the arm or leg
  • Swelling
  • Warmth at the bleeding site
  • Severe or shooting pains (indicates pressure on nerves)
  • Numbness or tingling (indicates pressure on nerves)
Head or brain
  • Headache that won’t go away
  • No energy
  • Difficulty waking up
  • Trouble seeing; blurry vision
  • Difficulty walking straight
  • Bleeding from the ears or nose
  • Vomiting, dizziness, or convulsions
Spinal cord
  • Weakness, tingling, or pain in the arms or legs
  • Trouble with urination or bowel movements
Stomach or intestines
  • Vomiting blood or black, syrup-like material (may look like coffee grounds)
  • Red or black bowel movements (may look like tar)
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