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Explained: Prophylaxis, The Preventive Treatment That Cuts Down Bleeding Episodes In Hemophilia Sufferers

Prophylaxis is like wearing a seatbelt every day. It keeps Hemophilia A patients safe from sudden bleeds, instead of treating injuries after the accident.

Hemophilia A makes blood clotting difficult. Normally, if you cut yourself, bleeding slows and stops because of clotting factors in the blood. But in hemophilia A, one crucial clotting factor is missing. This means that bleeding can go on longer than usual, even from minor injuries. Sometimes, bleeding happens spontaneously inside the body, especially into the joints. These repeated bleeds don’t just cause pain; over time they damage joints, limit movement, and can lead to disability.

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