Understanding Hemophilia as a Bleeding Disorder

Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder with two main types: hemophilia A and hemophilia B. This condition results from a deficiency in the proteins of the coagulation pathway, leading to inadequate fibrin clot formation and excessive bleeding. Hemophilia can be inherited or acquired, affecting about 1 in 10,000 births. The severity of hemophilia is classified based on the levels of active factors present in the blood, ranging from severe (less than 1% factor availability) to mild (5-40% factor availability).