Internal bleeding
A person with haemophilia can bleed without having an external wound and without seeing any blood flowing. This is the case of internal bleeding, i.e. bleeding into joints, muscles or internal organs…
Signs of internal bleeding
In the case of internal bleeding, prolonged blood flow creates a hematoma in the tissue surrounding the blood vessel. This hematoma can become a source of inflammation and thus cause long-term tissue damage…
Handling instructions
Bleeding episodes should be treated as quickly as possible, for three main reasons:
• The faster the appropriate treatment is given, the more effective it is.
• Long-term damage of joints and muscles are avoided…
Physiotherapy exercises
Physiotherapy helps with faster recovery of damage caused to a muscle or joint due to a bleeding episode…
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This information is intended to inform and update the public and may in no way serve as a substitute to consultation with a doctor or other professional health service.
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