Hemophilia is a rare disorder in which your blood doesn't clot normally because it lacks sufficient blood-clotting proteins (clotting factors). If you have hemophilia, you may bleed for a longer time after an injury than you would if your blood clotted normally. Small cuts usually aren't much of a problem.
To avoid excessive bleeding and protect your joints: Exercise regularly. Activities such as swimming, bicycle riding and walking can build up muscles while protecting joints. Contact sports — such as football, hockey or wrestling — are not safe for people with hemophilia.
Bleeding easily or difficulty controlling bleeding
common
or Enlarged feet or ankle
common
Family history of hemophilia
The best way to treat hemophilia is to replace the missing blood clotting factor so that the blood can clot properly. This is typically done by injecting treatment products, called clotting factor concentrates, into a person's vein.
For some people with mild or moderate hemophilia A, treatment with desmopressin acetate (DDAVP) can be enough to stop bleeding. First Aid with rest, ice, compression and elevation — known as RICE — helps slow bleeding. RICE is also important while a bleed heals, which can take several days or even weeks.
If you have Hemophilia, then a visit to a hematologist is highly recommended.