World Hemophilia Day 2026: Does bleeding not stop after injury? So this can be an incurable disease, know the symptoms and prevention

News India Live, Digital Desk: today means 17 April 2026 The whole world is celebrating ‘World Haemophilia Day’. The main objective of celebrating this day is to make people aware about the rare and serious genetic disease like hemophilia. Hemophilia is a disorder in which the process of blood clotting in the body slows down. In simple words, if a person suffering from this disease gets even a small injury, his bleeding does not stop, which can sometimes prove fatal.

Reason behind hemophilia: Why doesn’t blood stop?

Hemophilia is a genetic disease, which is usually passed from parents to children. There are proteins in our blood called ‘clotting factors’ which help in clotting of blood. Patients with hemophilia are deficient in these factors (especially Factor VIII or IX).

Shocking fact: This disease is more common in men, while women are usually its ‘carriers’.

Do not ignore these symptoms

It is very important to identify hemophilia in time. Its main symptoms are as follows:

Heavy and prolonged bleeding after an injury or surgery.

Bleeding from the nose for no apparent reason (nosebleeds).

Blue marks (bruises) on the body.

Swelling and severe pain in joints (knees, elbows).

Blood in urine or stool.

Is permanent cure for hemophilia possible?

Currently, there is no permanent cure for hemophilia, but with proper management and therapy, the patient can live a normal life.

Replacement Therapy: In this, the deficient clotting factor is injected into the patient’s body.

gene therapy: With the advancement in medical science, new research is being done on gene therapy, which raises hopes of eradicating it in the future.

Caution: Patients should avoid activities or sports that have a high risk of injury. Also, doctor’s advice must be taken before taking medicines like aspirin.

Theme of World Haemophilia Day 2026

This year’s theme “Equitable Access for All: Recognizing all Bleeding Disorders” Has been laid. This means ensuring equal access to treatment and clotting factors for hemophilia patients in every corner of the world. In a country like India where there is lack of awareness, timely diagnosis is the biggest protection.