Hemophilia a

Hemophilia A is a rare genetic bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or absence of a clotting factor in the blood, called factor VIII. It is a serious, long-term condition that can have a profound impact on a person's physical and mental health. People with hemophilia A experience uncontrolled and recurrent bleeds in the joints and muscles, often leading to joint damage, chronic pain, and other complications. Without proper treatment and care, hemophilia A can be life-threatening. Treatment often includes replacement therapy with a clotting factor concentrate, to restore clotting factor levels and take control of the bleeding. In recent years, advances in treatment have made it possible for people with hemophilia A to resume a more normal life.