Home treatment for
hemophilia includes learning how to recognize when
bleeding has started, administering
clotting factors, eating well, and exercising
regularly. Learning how to care for yourself or a child with hemophilia at home
can lead to a better quality of life.
There are steps you can take
to improve your health and prevent bleeding episodes. It is especially
important to prevent bleeding into the joints, because it can result in severe
- Stay at a healthy body weight. If you are
overweight, the additional stress on joints can trigger bleeding episodes. For
more information, see the topic
- Exercise with care.
Exercises that do not put excess pressure on your joints, such as swimming,
usually are recommended.
- Do not take
nonprescription medicines unless your doctor tells you
to. Avoid taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as
aspirin, ibuprofen, and Aleve, which can affect the clotting action of your
- Prevent injuries and accidents around your
- Recognize bleeding episodes so that if an injury or
spontaneous bleeding occurs, you can start treatment immediately.
You may be able to treat hemophilia at home by
infusing blood-clotting factors. Discuss this option
with your health professional.