Spotlight On: Blood Clotting and Hemophilia

Credit: iStock When you play sports outside, you may accidently fall and scratch your knee or elbow, shedding a few drops of blood. Usually this is not a reason to be concerned. You wash your cut with some water, apply an anesthetic spray or ointment and stick on a bandage. The reason most of us … Continue reading Spotlight On: Blood Clotting and Hemophilia

Why People with Hemophilia Can’t Stop Bleeding

Credit: iStock When you get a small cut, more than likely, it’s no big deal. The bleeding usually stops in seconds, and you go about your day without really thinking about it. When you get a bigger cut, it may take a little bit longer to stop bleeding, but it eventually does after you put … Continue reading Why People with Hemophilia Can’t Stop Bleeding