Prevention of bleeding in people with hemophilia should be taken seriously.
This is because this hemophilia disease makes the blood clotting process of the sufferer becomes disturbed. To prevent and reduce the complications of bleeding associated with hemophilia, it is recommended to have a routine and thorough check every year at the center of hemophilia. Hepatitis A and B vaccination, early and precise wound care, and regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are also the best things to do. Giving blood clotting factor can also be done regularly as recommended by doctor. The goal is to prevent spontaneous bleeding or recurrent bleeding.Parents who have children with hemophilia should cover the ends of furniture with foam pads and install a fence on the stairs. In infants who are still crawling or learning to walk it is advisable to install special pads to protect the elbows and knees. Floors can be carpeted or foam installed to avoid hard surfaces. Sometimes, a helmet can also be used to protect a very active child's head. So they can avoid head injuries.
Teach children to tell parents if they feel a tickle or tingling in the joint or other signs of bleeding. If the child feels pain or fever, the safest drug given is paracetamol. The reason is because other drugs can interfere with blood clots and actually increase bleeding.
In intentional bleeding, such as planned surgery, hemophilia sufferers should be treated for previous clotting factors. While on unplanned bleeding, there are some conditions that require hospital treatment. For example, head and neck injuries, open wounds that require sutures, or accidents that may cause internal bleeding. Always tell your doctor if you have hemophilia. For external wounds and light, please read our article entitled How to Stop Bleeding on Light Wounds.
By doing the prevention of bleeding mentioned above, the risk of fatal bleeding in people with hemophilia can be reduced risk.

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