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Symptoms of Haemophilia

Cuts and grazes usually cause few problems as gentle pressure on the wound is usually enough to stop bleeding.

Bleeding can however occur either spontaneously or as a result of minor injury, into the joints. If left untreated this causes a sense of warmth, severe pain, joint swelling and spasm of the associated muscles.

Repeated episodes damage the joint and can lead to deformity and mobility problems. The release of blood into a joint space is called haemarthrosis. Bleeding may also occur into the bowel, causing symptoms that mimic other acute abdominal emergencies, and problems from excessive blood loss. Removal of a tooth may be followed by prolonged bleeding.

In mild haemophilia, bleeding occurs only after moderately severe injury or after surgery. But people with severe haemophilia experience spontaneous bleeding sometimes as often as 30 or more times a year.

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