What Causes Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is a genetic disorder which means it is passed down through the parents. However, this isn't always the case. If a hemophilic patient has no family history of hemophilia, then it was caused due to a spontaneous mutation.
The blood clotting process is encouraged by the certain blood particles called platelets and plasma proteins. Hemophilia occurs when there is a defeciency in, or lack of, one of these factors.
The blood clotting process is encouraged by the certain blood particles called platelets and plasma proteins. Hemophilia occurs when there is a defeciency in, or lack of, one of these factors.
Types of Hemophilia
There are three types of hemophilia: Hemophilia A, Hemophila B, and Hemophila C.
Hemophilia A is the most common out of the three types. Hemophilia A is caused by the deficiency of clotting factor VIII.
Hemophilia B is the second most common type of hemophilia. Hemophilia B is caused by the deficiency of clotting factor IX.
Hemophila C involves signs and symptoms that are not as severe as Hemophila A and B. Hemophila C is caused by the deficiency of clotting factor XI.
Hemophilia A is the most common out of the three types. Hemophilia A is caused by the deficiency of clotting factor VIII.
Hemophilia B is the second most common type of hemophilia. Hemophilia B is caused by the deficiency of clotting factor IX.
Hemophila C involves signs and symptoms that are not as severe as Hemophila A and B. Hemophila C is caused by the deficiency of clotting factor XI.
Who is More Likely to Get Hemophilia?
For Hemophilia A and Hemophilia B, the gene that causes them is located on the X chromosome. This means that Hemophila A and B can not be passed from father to son. Hemophilia A or B almost always occurs in males and is inherited from their mother. However, women with the defective gene are usual carriers which means they do not experience the signs or symptoms of hemophilia. (refer to slide show above to have a visual presentation of how hemophilia is inherited)
Hemophilia C can occur in either boys or girls and can be passed down by either parent.
Hemophilia C can occur in either boys or girls and can be passed down by either parent.