Definition of Hemophilia b
With hemophilia b, your body doesn’t have enough of a plasma protein called factor IX. Without such protein, the blood cannot clot.
Causes of Hemophilia b
- Genetic Inheritance
- Genetic Mutation
Symptoms of Hemophilia b
There are two main symptoms of hemophilia b:
- Abnormal bleeding
- Easy bruising
You should be cautious If you find the following symptoms in your children:
- Sudden nosebleeds
- Heavy bleeding from small cut or injuries that start up again after stopping
- Heavy long-term bleeding in the mouth after a tooth is removed
- Blood in urine or stool
- Large bruises
With this disease, even a small bump to the head can become serious. The followings are signs of bleeding in the brain. You should seek for emergency medical help if any of them happens:
- Headache
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Sudden weakness or problems walking
- Throwing up
- Sleepiness
