World Hemophilia Day – Diet & Care

Hemophilia is a condition in which the blood does not clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding and hemorrhage , which can be fatal in some cases.

There are over 16000 hemophiliac patients in india ( actual figure must be very bigger ) of which, 6000 hemophiliac patients in Gujarat alone,  and more than 4,00,000 around the globe.

There are two major types of hemophilia ( type A and type B). In type A, there is lack of clotting factor viii. In type B, also known as ‘ Christmas’ disease, there is lack of clotting  factor IX.

Dietary guidelines in hemophiliac patients;

It requires high protein diet. Whole grain , like oats and brown rice, and whole grain breads can help curb your appetite and stabilize your blood sugar.

Take more food list ;

• Fruits – vegetables ( dark, leafy green )
• Broccoli and sweet potatoes
• Choose a lean protein source like fish, chicken, turkey , eggs
• Beans, nuts or tofu
• Oats, brown bread, brown rice and seafood twice a week.

Stop or avoid food list ;

• Juice, soft drinks, energy drinks, sweetened tea
• Heavy gravies and sauces
• Butter, full fatty dairy products and candy.

Care & tips ;

1. Regular exercise
2. Avoiding certain medication like aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and heparin, which are blood thinners ( under observation of your doctor )
3. Practicing good dental hygiene and regular dental checkups.