AN AWARENESS TALK BY DR. ANAND KUMAR ON WORLD HEMOPHILIA DAY-17.04.20204.
• Haemophilia is a genetic disorder of coagulation, affecting males. It results from a reduction of factor VIII (antihaemophilic factor).
• It is characterised by excessive bleeding. Virtually, no tissue is exempted from this.
• Bleeding tendency may range from mild to severe.
• Recurrent bleeding into large joints, especially knees, elbows, ankles, wrists and hips.
• Muscle haematomas are common in calf and psoas muscles.
• Bleeding from wounds. • Bleeding from sockets after dental extraction. • Easy bruising.
Prevention-
• Routine immunisations, such as diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis or measles-mumps-rubella should be given subcutaneously using a thin needle.
*Avoid Anticoagulants.
* Use analgesics on your Doctors advice.
* Include vitamins & minerals in your diet.
* Be physically active