Hemophillia A Research by Walsh, Finn

How does this happen?

2710142_1 — 2025-03-13 18:09:05 UTC

Hemophilia A happens when mutations in your genes stop your blood from clotting correclty.

What is the inheritance pattern for it?

2710142_1 — 2025-03-13 18:10:49 UTC

It's an X linked recessive pattern.

What will happen when had?

2710142_1 — 2025-03-13 18:17:09 UTC

You'll start having bruises, you'll bleed everywhere, and if you're a baby, you'll have unexplained irritability and can't walk well.

What's the demographic for this disease?

2710142_1 — 2025-03-13 18:21:21 UTC

Those who don't have melanin (The thing that makes your skin darker) may be at risk more than those with melanin.

Is there any cure for this disease?

2710142_1 — 2025-03-13 18:25:02 UTC

Not yet, but there are a few things to treat this disease, like factor replacement therapy, and some antibiotics. For more info on treating Hemophilia A, check the video on top of this text.

How long will my Life Expectancy be? how does this disorder affect long-term health?

2710142_1 — 2025-03-13 18:28:18 UTC

For life expectancy, you would probably live for about 60-70 years. For long-term health, this disorder could lead to chronic, painful arthritis, and deformity.

This is a video about what Hemophilia is in general.

2710142_1 — 2025-03-14 18:25:23 UTC