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Hemophilia is not a cold that one gets over and can recover from. It is a genetic condition resulting in either poor production of a clotting factor protein or no production at all.
There are ways to stop some of the symptoms of hemophilia, like factor replacement therapy. This therapy involves injecting the missing clotting factor protein directly into the individual's veins and can be utilized in basically 3 different ways. Since the proteins break down pretty quickly, the frequency of iv infusions depends on the method of therapy. Some individuals infuse routinely (often either 3 times per week or every other day) which prevents most bleeds from occurring as well as preventing joint damage. This form of therapy is called prophylaxis. Another type of prophylaxis involves treating prior to physical activities that may cause a problem. The 3rd way replacement therapy can be used is solely treating once a problem has arisen.
Another known way to stop the symptoms of hemophilia is by giving the individual a liver transplant. Since the liver has the donor's genetics and not the hemophiliac's it wil continue to produce the clotting factor proteins as normal.
As far as the genetics involved with hemophilia are concerned, there is no real way to prevent this from occurring. Many cases are the result of the genetics being passed down through the family tree. In these cases, abstinence may in part prevent some cases. The problem with this scenario is that many of the females who carry the trait are unaware that they have it. Secondly, as many as 1/3 of the cases of hemophilia are thought to be the result of a random mutation. If we were to stop mutations from taking place we would be virtually stopping the evolutionary process.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoAs of this time, no there is no cure for hemophilia, unless you count liver transplants as a cure. There are various gene therapies being worked on but nowhere near completion. For the time being factor replacement, ice, compression, and elevation are the only viable treatments.
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∙ 13y agoNo. Unfortunately, it's in your genes. It's just like how you can't grow out of blue eyes or blonde hair. Yet, you can get replacement gene therapy to lessen bleeding episodes.
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∙ 9y agoNo, at least not with the current knowledge in genetic therapy perhaps.
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∙ 12y agoGene replacement therapy
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Can fish get hemophilia?
Yes - there are dogs with hemophilia. German Shepards in Europe with hemophilia can be traced back to one dog: Canto von der Wienerau. For more informationon hemophilia and dogs: http://mydogfluffy.com/faq.htm Mice with hemophilia are used to research hemophilia medication and a cure for hemophilia.
What is the nickname for hemophilia?
hemophilia B is also known as Christmas disease because Stephen Christmas was the first patient with the disease, and hemophilia A is just known as classic hemophilia.
How can you test for hemophilia?
Hemophilia must be diagnosed through blood tests. Family history of bleeding disorders can help narrow the tests needed to make an accurate diagnosis. If hemophilia is known in the patient's history and a bleeding disorder is suspected, it is probably the same, both in severity and type. Actual diagnosis however should only be bade following appropriate blood tests.
What are the statistics of hemophilia in England?
50 million ppl have hemophilia
Is hemophilia contageous?
No, Hemophilia is a genetic disease. A person is born with it.
What is that illness where the bleeding doesn't stop?
hemophilia
Is there anything being done to stop poaching in Africa?
not at all.
Is anything being done about North Korea to stop human rights volations?
no
If you have hemophilia and scrape your knee why does it keep bleeding?
When you have hemophilia, the proteins that clot your blood are not being created and therefore, a scab cannot be created to effeciently stop the bleeding.
Is there anything that can be done to prevent the tornado?
I'm sorry but no tornadoes are natural and you can't stop them.
Why is hemophilia is a serious disease?
Hemophilia is a serious disease, because even if the person has a small cut they can bleed to death because they don't have platelets to stop the cut from bleeding.
What is the definition of the term 'hemophiliac'?
A hemophiliac is someone who has hemophilia which is a hereditary genetic disorder. Hemophilia affects the body's ability to control blood clotting which is used to stop bleeding.
Can you play sports with hemophilia?
It is generally not a good idea to play most sports with hemophilia. Anything that can cause injury, including bruising, cuts, or scrapes, can be life threatening.
What are the characteristics of Hemophilia A?
Hemophilia A is a blood disorder that usually affects males because of the genes it uses. The disorder does not allow blood to clot properly and has the characteristics of heavy bleeding that does not stop.
How do you stop desertifiction?
You, personally, can stop it by keeping the soil intact, which means just prevent soil erosion. This can be done by planting anything where there aren't plants.
What are some special needs for children with hemophilia?
Spotaineous bleeding;blood in urine stool; bleeding in joints and associated pain and swelling
How do you keep my car from stalling when stepping on the gas from a complete stop?
I do not do anything. You need to have a tune up done on your car.
