Hemophilia
A rare disorder in which blood doesn't clot properly, so even minor injuries can cause prolonged bleeding. Sundas Foundation provides free factor concentrates, transfusions and care.
What is Hemophilia?
Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood lacks sufficient clotting factors (most commonly factor VIII or IX). Without treatment, internal bleeding into joints and muscles causes severe pain, disability and can be life-threatening.
Treatment with factor concentrates is extremely expensive and lifelong — far beyond the means of most affected families in Pakistan.
Signs & symptoms
- Prolonged bleeding from cuts or after surgery or dental work
- Large or deep bruises from minor knocks
- Pain, swelling or tightness in joints from internal bleeding
- Unexplained nosebleeds
- Blood in urine or stool