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The answer to this question is not cut and dry. Literally speaking, a person with hemophilia does not bleed easier than any other person. Hemophilia slows the blood's ability to clot and thus a person with hemophilia will bleed longer than other people.
The perception that people with hemophilia bleed easier comes from two situations.
First, minor trauma such as bumping into something does the same damage to both individuals (those with and without hemophilia), however the individual without the bleeding disorder may plug damaged blood vessels with clots so fast that the injury leads to no noticeable damage. A person with hemophilia may develop bruising or swelling as a result since the damaged blood vessels leak for a longer period of time.
Second, the damage done to joints and tissue from prolonged bleeding can make the area more susceptible to future trauma and more easily injured. In this instance, the individual may "bleed easier", however this is a secondary effect, caused by earlier bleeding, not hemophilia directly.
What else can I help you with?
What would it be like if you had to live with hemophilia?
You would have to be careful. You bleed very easily and a lot.
What hemophilia do?
It is a disease where the blood does not clot. Victims bruise easily from very mild touch and can easily bleed to death from minor cuts or scrapes.
Is it true that a person with the genetic disorder called hemophilia bleeds easily?
Yes, individuals with hemophilia have a reduced ability to clot blood, so they may bleed more easily and for a longer period of time compared to those without the disorder. This is because hemophilia is characterized by a lack of certain clotting proteins in the blood, making it difficult for the body to form blood clots to stop bleeding.
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.
Why is hemophili a a serious disorder?
Hemophilia is a (usually) genetic disease that affetcs the blood. In a hemophilic person, the blood is unable to clot properly or as quickly as it would in an unaffected person. If blood does not clot properly or at all (depending on the case, some are more severe than others), then a person could easily bleed to death from a minor wound if they do not have medical attention within a reasonable amount of time. Also, hemophilia can can bruising to occur easily. There can be easy internal bleeding or hemoraging, which can be potentially fatal.
What disease causes people to bleed for a long period of time?
Hemophilia.
Can everybody get hemophilia?
No, it is a genetic disorder that can cause you to bleed to death with a simple cut.
How do you die from hemophilia?
You would bleed to death, as the condition prevents the clotting of your blood
Why would someone bleed excessively?
If its a mental health disorder then no. A person may have a biological condition which means they do bleed easily and that may be linked to the mental illness, but the mental illness itself would not be a direct cause of the bleeding problem itself.
Is hemophilia contageous?
No, Hemophilia is a genetic disease. A person is born with it.
What are facts about hemophilia?
There are three types of hemophilia: A, B, CQueen Victoria was a carrier of hemophilia B.Proteins are blood-clotting factors that hemophiliacs lack.Hemophilia A is Clotting Factor VIII deficiency.Hemophilia B is Clotting Factor IX deficiency.Hemophilia C is Clotting Factor XI deficiency.Hemophiliacs do not bleed more than other people, they simply bleed longer.Hemophilia is NOT contagious.
What do you think happens to a person with hemophilia who has a minor cut?
A person with hemophilia who has a minor cut may experience prolonged bleeding due to their blood's inability to clot properly. It is important for them to seek medical attention to stop the bleeding and prevent complications. Treatment usually involves applying pressure to the cut, using clotting factors or medication, and monitoring for signs of further bleeding.
