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Do you feel you have enough information about how to live an active life with hemophilia?
	Yes. My hemophilia treatment centre has made sure I know how to get the most out of the activities I love (or my child loves) without letting hemophilia get in the way
	I know what to do to keep active, but there are still some contact sports that I wish I could find a way to include in my (or my child’s) life
	No. I often feel like hemophilia has taken over, keeping me (or my child) from so many fun activities
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Treatment

Hemophilia is a life-long condition, requiring life-long care. Here you will find information about the types of healthcare services and treatments available.

Comprehensive Care – Many different medical services are involved in hemophilia treatment and support, including those provided by your hematologist, nurse, physiotherapist, social worker, pharmacist, dentist, etc.

Factor replacement Therapy – This is the basic treatment to stop or prevent bleeding in people with hemophilia. Factor concentrates can be infused to prevent or control bleeding.

On-Demand - On-demand therapy is when factor replacement concentrate is infused when bleeding occurs; that is, when bleeding symptoms begin. The goal is to stop the bleeding quickly.
Prophylaxis – Prophylaxis is a treatment method provided as a preventative or a protective measure. It involves regular infusions of clotting factor to keep the factor levels high enough to prevent most bleeds.

Other Treatments – When used properly these other treatments can help control a bleeding episode in some patients with hemophilia.

Desmopressin is a synthetic copy of a natural hormone, only used to treat people with mild hemophilia A.
Tranexamic and Aminocaproic Acid help a clot stay once it has formed at the site of a damage blood vessel.
Topical thrombin and fibrin sealant can be used to control bleeding from a small cut or after a dental procedure.

Emergency Care – Find out more about what to do in an emergency by clicking here.

Do you have an upcoming healthcare appointment? Download and complete the

HTC Contact Card as an easy way to carry and share your hemophilia information with your healthcare providers.

Hemophilia care

Significant joint damage used to be common in people with hemophilia. However, with advances in hemophilia care, joint damage can now mostly be avoided.

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What to do in an emergency

It can be difficult to know when to go to the emergency room. However, being prepared and knowing how to spot the signs, will give you and your family the peace of mind you need. Go to Emergency Care to learn more.

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