A Review About Hemophilia B or ``Christmas Disease''

Authors

Basim A. Abd, Department of Medical Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babylon Province, Iraq
Mohammed Ali Al-Jabory, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babylon Province, Iraq
Teeb M. Jaafar Al-khafaji, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, University of Babylon, Hillah, Babylon Province, Iraq

Document Type

Review

Keywords

Hemophilia, Factor IX, Hemostasis

Abstract

People with hemophilia B, a genetic disorder, bleed continuously for extended periods if left untreated. Hemophiliacs bleed at the regular rate indefinitely until they receive treatment; they do not bleed more quickly than healthy people, their blood is unable to clot when they bleed in the absence of suitable treatment. The main concern while dealing with hemophilia is internal bleeding. Bleeding frequently occurs in elbows, knees, and ankles. In severe situations, this can start on its own, but it can also be induced by damage. Regretfully, hemophilia B has not garnered as much attention from researchers as other serious illnesses. The most distressing aspect of this illness is that, on occasion, even medical professionals are ignorant of its diagnosis and treatment. Depending on the hemorrhaging conditions, the only viable therapy options are the infusion of factors and certain adjuvant medicines. For the benefit of the millions of hemophilic patients, this page provides an overview of hemophilia B to draw attention from medical and pharmacy professionals.

How to Cite This Article

Abd, Basim A.; Al-Jabory, Mohammed Ali; and Al-khafaji, Teeb M. Jaafar (2024) "A Review About Hemophilia B or ``Christmas Disease''," Hilla University College Journal For Medical Science: Vol. 2: Iss. 4, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.62445/2958-4515.1034