Hyderabad: World Haemophilia Day is observed on April 17th every year. The purpose of observing this day around the world is to make everyone aware of the blood-related disease haemophilia. This day is observed on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia, Frank Schnabel.
Haemophilia is a genetic blood disorder. In this disease, the blood circulation of the patient's body is obstructed. This disease usually results from a lack of blood clotting proteins, and the blood in the patient takes time to clot. Haemophilia patients have severe bleeding in the joints like knees, ankles and other parts of the body and have a profound effect on the blood cells. This disease is also called the 'British Royal Disease'. Haemophilia is caused due to lack of factor-8 in the blood.
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Haemophilia is of two types, Haemophilia A and B. In haemophilia-A, Facfor-8 levels are low or absent. Haemophilia-B is when the body is deficient in Facfor-9. Most people have haemophilia-A. It is also due to the deterioration of the chromosome system in the body. If there is continuous bleeding from an injury or wound that does not stop, then it might be due to haemophilia. In the case of this disease, platelet count, prothrombin, platelet morbidity etc. can decrease in the blood. Also, there is delayed bleeding at the wound.
Medical treatment is available to prevent this disease. According to health experts, vitamins B6 and B12 help in the production of RBCs (red blood cells). Due to vitamin C, the blood clotting process is improved. The collagen process is also used for blood clotting. In haemophilic patients, the condition may be less severe due to the collagen process.
