Patient's question:
A child who is four months old has a hernia and is preparing for surgery. It was found that there is a problem with the blood coagulation mechanism. Factor X is 49.8, and Factor XII is 33. What kind of disease might the child have?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms and laboratory tests you described suggest that the doctor may consider the possibility of the child having hemophilia. Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder caused by hereditary coagulation disorders. Its characteristic is prolonged bleeding time after lifelong mild injuries. There is generally no cure for this disease, and the key to treatment is preventing bleeding, local hemostasis, and replenishing coagulation factors as soon as possible. It is recommended to go to a regular professional hospital for examination and treatment.