Care for Bleeding Disorders & Hemophilia at University of Colorado Hospital

Why Choose Treatment for Bleeding Disorders & Hemophilia at University of Colorado Hospital?

The doctors who treat bleeding disorders at University of Colorado Hospital are certified in their fields. Providers at UCH are nationally recognized for their work. University of Colorado Hospital is involved with the National Institutes of Health in research on bleeding disorders.

What are Bleeding Disorders & Hemophilia?

Bleeding disorders affect the body's ability to control blood clotting (coagulation). The disorders cause excessive bleeding, even without an injury.

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder caused by a lack of blood proteins (clotting factors). These proteins help the blood to clot. Around 18,000 people in the U.S. have the disorder.

A lack of blood proteins also causes von Willebrand's disease, which affects one percent to two percent of the U.S. population.

Bleeding disorders can also be caused by low levels of platelets, a special type of sticky blood cell. Platelets help to "plug up" a bleeding vessel.