Genetic Conditions - Haemophilia
Science: KS3, topic 1.2.20
Genetic Conditions - Haemophilia
Haemophilia is a genetic condition. Haemophilia affects the ability to clot blood.
Haemophilia
- Haemophilia is inherited and affects the ability to clot blood.
- People with haemophilia bleed for longer than usual.
- Haemophilia affects males more than females.
Symptoms of haemophilia
- Symptoms of haemophilia include:
- Prolonged nosebleeds
- Bleeding gums
- Easy bruising
- Haemophilia also carries a slight risk of a brain haemorrhage.
Living with haemophilia
- There is no cure for haemophilia.
- People with haemophilia can live relatively normal lives.
- People with haemophilia should take care in contact sports.
- People with haemophilia should be careful when combining their medication with other medicines.
Test yourself on Genetic Conditions - Haemophilia
Which of these is a symptom of haemophilia?
What are the other symptoms of haemophilia?
Why can a person with haemophilia still live a relatively normal life, even though there is no cure for the condition?