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Hemophilia Treatment
There is no cure for hemophilia; however, the main treatment for it is replacement therapy. Concentrates of clotting factor VIII (for hemophilia A) or clotting factor IX (for hemophilia B) are dripped or injected into a vein. These infusions help replace the clotting factor that is missing or low. Also, blood clotting concentrates that are not made from blood, called recombinant clotting factors, can be taken to decrease the risk even further.
In addition, one may have regular replacement therapy, called preventive or prophylactic therapy, to prevent bleeding, or demand therapy, which is used to stop bleeding as it occurs. A doctor can train you to perform infusions of the clotting factor. Though there is no cure for hemophilia, with treatment, most living with the can live happy and fairly normal lives.
Antifibrinolytic medicines can be used alongside replacement therapy. They are usually in the form of a pill and help to prevent blood clots from breaking down.
Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a man-made hormone that is used to treat people with mild hemophilia A, not hemophilia B or severe cases of hemophilia A. It increases the level of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor proteins in your blood stream and allows them to stay in the blood longer. DDAVP is usually given by injection or as a nasal spray.
Please consult with your doctor for the best possible treatment for you or your loved one.
In addition, one may have regular replacement therapy, called preventive or prophylactic therapy, to prevent bleeding, or demand therapy, which is used to stop bleeding as it occurs. A doctor can train you to perform infusions of the clotting factor. Though there is no cure for hemophilia, with treatment, most living with the can live happy and fairly normal lives.
Antifibrinolytic medicines can be used alongside replacement therapy. They are usually in the form of a pill and help to prevent blood clots from breaking down.
Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a man-made hormone that is used to treat people with mild hemophilia A, not hemophilia B or severe cases of hemophilia A. It increases the level of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor proteins in your blood stream and allows them to stay in the blood longer. DDAVP is usually given by injection or as a nasal spray.
Please consult with your doctor for the best possible treatment for you or your loved one.
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