About Hemophilia
Key Highlights
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Lifelong, personalized management plan tailored to disease severity and lifestyle.Prophylactic (preventive) therapy significantly reduces spontaneous bleeding episodes and joint damage.On-demand treatment provides rapid control of active bleeding.Comprehensive care model involving physiotherapy, pain management, and genetic counseling.Enables patients to lead more active and productive lives with reduced hospital visits.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of Hemophilia A (Factor VIII deficiency) or Hemophilia B (Factor IX deficiency).
- Recurrent, spontaneous bleeding into joints (hemarthrosis) or muscles.
- Prolonged bleeding following injuries, surgery, or dental procedures.
- Development of inhibitors (antibodies) to clotting factor concentrates.
- Chronic joint pain or damage (hemophilic arthropathy) requiring management.
- Family history of hemophilia for genetic counseling and testing.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic workup including factor assay tests to confirm type and severity.
- Baseline imaging (e.g., ultrasound, MRI) to assess joint health.
- Vaccination against Hepatitis A and B before starting regular factor therapy.
- Genetic counseling for the patient and family members.
- Education on recognizing early signs of bleeding and proper injection techniques for home therapy.
- Development of an individualized treatment plan (prophylaxis vs. on-demand).
Risks & possible complications
- Development of inhibitors (antibodies) that render factor replacement less effective.
- Transmission of blood-borne infections from plasma-derived products (rare with modern viral inactivation).
- Allergic reactions to clotting factor concentrates.
- Progressive joint damage and chronic pain from recurrent bleeds (arthropathy).
- Life-threatening bleeding in critical areas (intracranial, neck, abdomen).
- Iron-deficiency anemia from chronic blood loss.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Acute bleeding episodes require immediate factor infusion, rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE).
- Regular physiotherapy is crucial to maintain joint mobility and muscle strength.
- Adherence to a scheduled prophylactic infusion regimen to prevent bleeds.
- Regular follow-up visits for monitoring factor levels, inhibitor screening, and joint health.
- Pain management strategies for chronic arthropathy.
- Psychological support to cope with a chronic condition.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days (for major bleeds or procedures)
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Expected recovery time: Lifelong management; acute bleed recovery: 1-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hemophilia in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for hemophilia in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hemophilia. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for hemophilia compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 5,438 – USD 21,753 | 0-2 days (for major bleeds or procedures) | ~ Lifelong management; acute bleed recovery: 1-7 days | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 40,263 – USD 161,050 | 0-2 days (for major bleeds or procedures) | ~ Lifelong management; acute bleed recovery: 1-7 days | Know More |
Top hospitals for Hemophilia in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing hemophilia.
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Internal Medicine Specialists for Hemophilia
Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform hemophilia and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Baner
- 45 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
SIMS Hospital Vadapalani
- 18 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 23 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 18 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 11 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 24 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
- 11 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 31 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital EM Bypass
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 20 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 54 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 20 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road