Hemophilia is a hereditary condition that prevents blood from clotting normally. Learn about clotting factor proteins, types of hemophilia, and how the severity of hemophilia is assessed.
Some patients with hemophilia may develop antibodies to factor replacement therapy that are called inhibitors. Learn more about the risk of developing inhibitors, how inhibitor levels are measured, and how they might affect management of hemophilia.
JOINT HEALTH
MANAGING JOINT PAIN
Prevention and rapid management of acute bleeds are key to slowing or stopping progressive joint damage. Learn about the signs and symptoms of bleeds and what you can do to treat them at home and in the emergency room. Download a stretching program and ER tips.
Joint bleeds and joint damage can be very painful. Some of the options that can help relieve your pain include maintaining a healthy joint through exercise and managing your body weight, R.I.C.E., and supporting the joint. Medication can also help control pain.
JOINT DAMAGE
Explore the progression of joint damage by viewing animated clips of a normal joint, acute bleeding, chronic synovitis, and progressive arthritis. Hear a hematologist talk about the condition.
