HomeAnswersHematologyhemophiliaI am suffering from severe hemophilia A and taking frequent factor VIII injections. Is there any other permanent cure for hemophilia?

What is the latest permanent cure for severe hemophilia A?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a hemophiliac and suffering from severe hemophilia A. I am using factor VIII injection frequently. Is there any other permanent cure available for hemophilia?

Please help.

Hello,

Welcome to the icliniq.com.

I understood your concern.

The only treatment for your case is prophylactic factor 8 injections twice or thrice a week because factor VIII activity of less than two percent leads to spontaneous bleeding risk. Try to avoid injury to the body. Also, a regular follow-up visit with a nearby hematologist is required.

Another mode of treatment is Desmopressin (synthetic vasopressin) and Tranexamic acid (antifibrinolytic) when bleeding occurs.

In around 20 percent of hemophilia patients, factor VIII inhibitors develop which is antibody development against factor VIII. So, check for inhibitor development as well. If inhibitors are developed then the dose needs to be increased or Desmopressin can be given as prophylaxis.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take medicines with their consent.

Hope your concern is solved.

Take care.

Thanks and regards.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

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