Fresh plasma or fresh frozen plasma infusions will correct the deficiency temporarily and should be given daily during a bleeding episode or after surgery.
Support Groups:
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. See hemophilia - support group.
Expectations (prognosis):
The probable outcome is good with diagnosis and proper treatment.
Complications:
Severe hemorrhage could occur.
Calling your health care provider:
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have an unexplained or prolonged loss of blood.
Review Date: 5/3/2006
Reviewed By: William Matsui, MD, Assistant Professor of Oncology, Division of Hematologic Malignancies, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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