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Suggest Treatment For Acquired Hemophilia
Question: I have acquired hemophilia, my factor 8 is at 16 should be 55 to 200, what is the recommended ungoing treatment XXXXXXX XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Factor VIII needs to be infused regularly as management.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.
The level of Factor VIII is low in your body.
The condition can be manged by regular infusion of cryoprecipitates.
Cryoprecipitates have concentrated Factor VIII along with small volume of plasma.
Cryoprecipitates are available at blood banks and is suitably treated to avoid any blood borne infections.
It is prepared by pooling plasma from various donors.
You need to consult a hematologist for further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Factor VIII needs to be infused regularly as management.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query at HealthcareMagic.
The level of Factor VIII is low in your body.
The condition can be manged by regular infusion of cryoprecipitates.
Cryoprecipitates have concentrated Factor VIII along with small volume of plasma.
Cryoprecipitates are available at blood banks and is suitably treated to avoid any blood borne infections.
It is prepared by pooling plasma from various donors.
You need to consult a hematologist for further management.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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