Bleeding into bowels and into the urine can occur. It should also be remembered that a person with hemophilia is as likely to get infections and other diseases as other people. Therefore, if someone with hemophilia feels ill it may be due to abnormal bleeding, to another illness, or to a combination of the two. Medical advice should always be sought. In case of questions or doubts, doctors or nurses should be consulted.
Early treatment means as soon as possible, preferably within a few hours.
If you wait to see what is going to happen, bleeding will continue and it will take more treatment and much longer for the swelling, pain and other effects of hemorrhage to subside. Many of the following recommendations also apply to older people with hemophilia. Choose sensible soft toys without sharp corners. Clothing may be padded if bruising is frequent when learning to walk. Educate your child and his brothers, sisters and playmates about hemophilia from an early age.