Testing & Diagnosis:
You are tested right after birth if hemophilia runs in you family. If you think that hemophilia may run in your family, you should speak with a doctor to professionally be checked. The doctor usually takes a blood test called a coagulation test to determine your blood’s ability to clot, as well as how long it takes. Testing can help your doctor assess your risk of excessive bleeding or developing clots somewhere in your blood vessels. If the disease runs through your family, usually the mother and the father, it is possible to find out if the parents are carriers through this test. In some cases, there can be no trace of Hemophilia in the family history which can be extremely dangerous for the child.
Treatment for Hemophilia Patients:
The type of treatment you get depends on the severity and the type of hemophilia. If you have a very minor case of hemophilia, precautions are mainly taken after a wound or before surgery on the patient. If you have a more severe case of hemophilia it is safer to have regular treatment to prevent major damage to your body. Treatment for all types of hemophilia consist of clotting factor replacements, basic medication, and treatment for joint bleeding. The annual cost of Hemophilia treatment is about $50,000. It is wise to have the right insurance to cover all the expenses you will have.