haemophilia symptoms - #17667
I am struggling to understand the haemophilia symptoms that my younger brother has been showing. It all started when he was about six years old—he kept getting bruises everywhere and we thought he just played rough at school or something. But then there were these moments when he would bleed a lot from small cuts and it didn’t seem normal, like he nearly bled through a tiny scrapped knee. The doctors did some tests and, well, it turns out he has a form of haemophilia. They said the haemophilia symptoms can vary, but I am just sooo confused. Some days he seems fine, but other days it’s like he can have a little bleeding from his nose or even his gums after brushing his teeth! Sometimes it’s so scary when he bumps into something and, honestly, I feel helpless. The doctor mentioned something about regular treatments, but I worry about the long-term effects of these haemophilia symptoms on his life. Has anyone else dealt with haemophilia symptoms like these in family members? What should we watch for and how can we help him deal with this better? This feels overwhelming, and I just need some advice!
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