IN PHOTOS: 7 things a person with haemophilia should always have in their bag

Updated On: 22 April, 2024 04:33 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

Every year, World Haemophilia Day is observed on April 17 to raise awareness about the genetic blood disorder and other blood-related disorders affecting people around the globe. While treatment is the only option to deal with it, Mumbai experts say there are some things that people can keep in their bag at all times

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<p><strong>Factor Replacement Medication</strong><br />This medication, such as recombinant clotting factor concentrates or plasma-derived clotting factor concentrates, is essential for treating bleeding episodes and preventing complications.</p>

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Factor Replacement Medication
This medication, such as recombinant clotting factor concentrates or plasma-derived clotting factor concentrates, is essential for treating bleeding episodes and preventing complications.

<p><strong>Sterile Dressings</strong><br />Sterile gauze pads or bandages are necessary to apply pressure to wounds and stop bleeding.</p>

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Sterile Dressings
Sterile gauze pads or bandages are necessary to apply pressure to wounds and stop bleeding.

<p><strong>Adhesive Bandages</strong><br />These can be used for minor cuts or scrapes to prevent further bleeding and protect the wound.</p>

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Adhesive Bandages
These can be used for minor cuts or scrapes to prevent further bleeding and protect the wound.

<p><strong>Tourniquet</strong><br />In case of severe bleeding, a tourniquet can be applied above the wound to restrict blood flow and control bleeding temporarily.</p>

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Tourniquet
In case of severe bleeding, a tourniquet can be applied above the wound to restrict blood flow and control bleeding temporarily.

<p><strong>Medical Alert Card, Contact Information and Pain Relief Medication</strong><br />A card indicating the individual`s diagnosis of Haemophilia, along with emergency contact information and specific treatment instructions. It is essential to have contact information for healthcare providers, Haemophilia treatment centres, and emergency services readily available. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) can help alleviate pain associated with bleeding episodes.</p>

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Medical Alert Card, Contact Information and Pain Relief Medication
A card indicating the individual`s diagnosis of Haemophilia, along with emergency contact information and specific treatment instructions. It is essential to have contact information for healthcare providers, Haemophilia treatment centres, and emergency services readily available. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) can help alleviate pain associated with bleeding episodes.

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