Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Hemophilia

ConditionDescription

Hemophilia B (Factor IX) - benign; Hemophilia A (Factor VIII);

Symptoms

Delayed joint or muscle bleeding in male child;

Uncontrolled bleeding after minor trauma;
GI bleeding;
Urinary bleeding;
CNS bleeding;
Atrophy and joint distraction;

PhysicalFindings

ClinicalTests

PT – normal;
↑PTT – prolong;
Platelets – normal;
Bleeding time - normal;

Most accurate test factor VIII and IX;

RiskFactors

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

Arthritis;
Joint replacement b/c of bleeding in joints;
Death;
Infection b/c frequent blood transfusion;

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

PharmOptions

Give factors replacement for bleeding;

WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/hematology-and-oncology/coagulation-disorders/hemophilia