What does mild, moderate and severe haemophilia mean?
Your haematologist will have told you whether your child’s haemophilia is mild, moderate or severe. This is directly related to the percentage of factor VIII (8) or IX (9) in the blood. Knowing factor levels will help determine appropriate treatment and can give you some guide as to what you can expect. In general, people with severe haemophilia can expect more frequent bleeds. However, each individual is unique and sometimes people with mild haemophilia can have more bleeds than expected, while people with severe haemophilia may have relatively few bleeding episodes. Over time, you will become familiar with your child’s bleeding patterns and be able to predict what is likely to cause a bleed.
