Treatment can be administered at the time of a bleed, in anticipation of an activity that might prompt bleeding (eg, sports), or on a regular basis (prophylaxis) to prevent bleeding.
Hemophilia treatment requires a team approach, involving a group of health care professionals who are experts in treating bleeding disorders, including hematologists, nurse specialists, physical therapists, social workers, and other medical professionals, such as dentists and orthopedic surgeons.
While there is no cure for hemophilia yet, several treatment options are available to patients, which involve infusing the missing clotting factor product directly into the vein. With proper treatment, bleeding stops when enough clotting factor reaches the bleeding site. It is critical to administer treatment as quickly as possible to prevent long-term damage.