Treatment
Treatment includes:
Blood Factor Concentrate
You'll be tested often to monitor your factor levels. When your factor levels drop too low, you'll be given a dose. Blood factor concentrate may be given through an IV.
People with hemophilia and their families can be taught to administer blood factor concentrate at home at the first signs of bleeding. This can help prevent a crisis. People with severe forms of the disease may need regular infusions.
Some patients develop an inhibitor to a particular factor. This may require treatment with other clotting factors.
Immunization
The hepatitis B vaccine is important. There is an increased risk of exposure to hepatitis with frequent infusions of blood products.
Cryoprecipitate or Desmopressin (DDAVP)
Mild hemophilia may be treated with infusion of these medications. They cause the release of blood factor concentrate. The factor is stored within the body on the lining of blood vessels.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing All rights reserved.
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