Bleeding Disorders and Hemophilia Patient Education

Living with Bleeding Disorders and Hemophilia

To avoid complications of hemophilia, it is important to:

• Follow prescribed treatments
• Tell any new medical provider about your condition
• Get regular checkups and recommended vaccinations
• Get regular dental care
• Monitor your body for signs of bleeding in joints and other parts of the body
• Avoid aspirin and ibuprofen, which affect your body's blood-clotting ability
• Notify your doctor before staring an exercise program or new sport

Getting a Second Opinion about Bleeding Disorders and Hemophilia

Your doctor might not have significant experience with bleeding disorders. In that case, a second opinion is often helpful.

Additional Bleeding Disorder and Hemophilia Resources

Rocky Mountain Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (RMHTC)

National Hemophilia Association

Medline Plus: Hemophilia

Medline Plus: Bleeding Disorders