Hemophilia is the best known of hemorrhagic disorders. When a person has hemophilia, the blood does not clot properly and bleeding persists. The people who have hemophilia are called hemophiliacs or bleeders. Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia, result from a disruption of the body's process of how blood clots are formed. The coagulation process involve platelets as well as plasma proteins called clotting factors. Clotting begins when platelets stick to the site of an injury …showed first 75 words of 1137 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1137 total…health hazard. Only absolute necessary surgery should be performed on hemophiliacs. If recurrent internal bleeding has destroyed any of your joints, a hemophiliac may choose to have the joint replaced surgically with an artificial joint. Physical therapy can also help damaged joints to function better. Swimming, walking, and biking can help to build up a hemophiliacs muscles, and this also helps to protect your joints. Do not under any circumstances engage in any contact sports.