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Hemophilia A is a genetic (hereditary) bleeding disorder caused by a lack of blood clotting factor VIII. The blood cannot clot properly without the factor VIII, therefore patients are at a higher risk for bleeding. Symptoms include prolonged bleeding, pain in joints, and bruising.
How do members experience hemophilia A?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemophilia A*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Hemophilia A is a genetic (hereditary) bleeding disorder caused by a lack of blood clotting factor VIII. The blood cannot clot properly without the factor VIII, therefore patients are at a higher risk for bleeding. Symptoms include prolonged bleeding, pain in joints, and bruising.
Common symptoms reported by people with hemophilia A
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for hemophilia A
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Compare treatments taken by people with hemophilia A
Let’s build this page together! When you share what it’s like to have hemophilia A through your profile, those stories and data appear here too.
Got a question about living with hemophilia A? Members in the forum might have the answers.