In this article, we will discuss Haemophilia, its symptoms, causes and tests. We will also discuss some common questions related to Haemophilia.
Haemophilia inherited disorder that registers a prevalence of 1 out of 10000 births in India. Haemophilia A affects 1 out of every 5000 male births and Haemophilia B affects 1 out of 30000 female births.
What is Haemophilia?
Haemophila is a rare genetic disorder that hinders the process of blood clotting. A person with Haemophilia, mostly men who inherit this disorder, will experience slow wound healing, i.e., the bleeding might last for a longer time after an injury. The severity of Haemophilia can lead to bleeding inside joints or the brain. This bleeding disorder at its severity can even damage internal organs. It is important to identify the symptoms of Haemophilia and for confirmation, must go for the appropriate diagnostic test.
Blood clotting is a process triggered to stop the bleeding, but if this fails, it signals the condition of Haemophilia. To stop the bleeding, clots are formed, and behind the clot formation, there are several blood clotting factors. There are two blood clotting factors, factor VIII and factor IX, mainly responsible for blood clotting, and in Haemophilia, these two factors are affected.
What Are the Different Types of Haemophilia?
Haemophilia condition can be categorized into 3 types.
Haemophilia A
This condition is also referred to as factor VIII deficiency or classic Haemophilia. It is the most common condition and many are diagnosed with Haemophilia A. The levels of blood clotting factor VIII are either not present or are deficient.
Haemophilia B
Haemophilia B condition occurs when the blood clotting factor IX levels are low which delays or restricts the blood clotting process. This condition is also known as factor IX deficiency or Christmas disease.
Haemophilia C
Haemophilia C is a rare condition and is caused due to a lack of the blood clotting factor XI.
What are the Symptoms of Haemophilia?
The symptoms of Haemophilia vary depending on the blood clotting factor levels. If the levels are mild, the person experiences bleeding only after a trauma or surgery, but if the levels are extremely low, one may have excessive or abnormal bleeding.
- Abnormal bleeding from injuries or cuts
- Joint pain and joint stiffness
- Nose bleeding
- Blood passing through urine or stool
- Double vision and prolonged headache
- Seizures and convulsions
- Weakness and sleepiness
- Soft tissue bleeds
What are the Causes of Haemophilia?
Haemophilia is usually an inherited disease, only in rare conditions it is acquired. This condition is passed down from the parents to the children. Clotting factors are proteins present in the blood that work with platelets to form clots to stop the bleeding. In Haemophilia condition, the blood clotting factor is either missing or the levels of clotting factor are way too low.
In the case of acquired Haemophilia, the immune system mistakenly attacks the clotting factor VIII or IX in the blood which seizes or slows the clotting process. Acquired Haemophilia may be associated with pregnancy, drug reactions, cancer, or multiple sclerosis.
Which Tests are For Diagnosis of Haemophilia
To confirm the presence of Haemophilia, the doctor advises to run a blood test. The tests are performed to check the levels of clotting factors. These tests are crucial to determine the severity and the type of disorder. There are several tests prescribed to diagnose Haemophilia, here are some of the common tests:
- Complete blood count (CBC) (Book Now)
- Prothrombin time (PT) test (Book Now)
- Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) test (Book Now)
- Amniocentesis (Book Now)
- Fibrinogen test (Book Now)
- Factor assays (Book Now)
Conclusion
Haemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that hinders the process of blood clotting. A person with Haemophilia, mostly men who inherit this disorder, will experience slow wound healing, i.e., the bleeding might last for a longer time after an injury. There are 3 types of haemophilia and various causes related to haemophilia are genetic. Some symptoms related to haemophila include Abnormal bleeding from injuries or cuts, Joint pain and joint stiffness, Nose bleeding, Blood passing through urine or stool, Double vision and prolonged headache, Seizures and convulsions etc.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs
What is Haemophilia?
Haemophilia is a genetic disorder that hinders the clotting of blood by limiting the body to produce biomolecules responsible for clotting.
What are the different types of Haemophilia?
There are 3 types of haemophilia including haemophilia A, haemophilia B and haemophilia C.
Which test is used for Haemophilia Diagnosis?
Various tests used for the diagnosis of haemophilia include the CBC test. Prothrombin test, Clotting factors or genetic tests etc.
What are the symptoms of Haemophilia?
Various symptoms related to haemophilia include Abnormal bleeding from injuries or cuts, Joint pain and joint stiffness, Nose bleeding, Blood passing through urine or stool, Double vision and prolonged headache, Seizures and convulsions etc.
What are the causes of Haemophilia?
Haemophilia is caused by genetic disorders or defective clotting factors.
What is the ICD-10 code for Haemophilia Unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified Haemophilia is D69.9.
How to book an appointment for a Haemophilia Test in Delhi?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to book an appointment for any Haemophilia test in Delhi.
How can Patients download Haemophilia Test Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Haemophilia test report online.
Which Haemophilia Test Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi?
You can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centres for Haemophilia tests in Delhi which has different centres in Delhi Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri and Yamuna Vihar.
