Michael has an inherited disorder that results in problems with blood clotting. He has to visit the doctor's office to get infusions of the clotting factor missing in his blood. With these treatments, Michael will probably have a normal life expectancy. Which disorder does Michael most likely have?

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Alonzo Bass

5 April, 21:00

Michael has an inherited disorder that results in problems with blood clotting. He has to visit the doctor's office to get infusions of the clotting factor missing in his blood. With these treatments, Michael will probably have a normal life expectancy. Which disorder does Michael most likely have?

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Stephany Harris · Answer 1

Answer:He has a disorder known as hemophilia.

Explanation:

Hemophilia is a non common disorder that causes your blood not to clot normally due to the lack of blood clotting proteins.

If you get involved in an accident you may bleed more than usual however the most concern with this condition is the fact that a person can suffer from internal bleeding if their case of hemophilia is severe.

Internal bleeding may have an impact on your organs or be life-threatening.

Hemophilia is a genetic disorder which means it can be pass from your parents to you.

How is it treated?

It is treated by regularly minimising the replacement of a specific clotting factor.

Symptoms

Symptoms depends on whether your case is severe or mild

If is severe you will bleed heavily and constant but if it is mild it happens only in few times.

One will bleed severely after surgery or dental work, more than a normal person would bleed.

Nose bleeds without being hurt by anything, swelling joints, large and deep bruises and heavy constant bleeding after vaccination.

blood in your urine or stool.