Treatment:

You can control blood loss by getting infusions of fresh or frozen plasma or concentrates of clotting factors into the blood. If the disorder is caused by a lack of vitamin K, you can take vitamin K by mouth (orally), through injections under the skin, or through a vein (intravenously).

Diagnosing a bleeding disorder is important so that the doctor can take extra care if you need surgery, and can test or warn other family members who might be affected.

Support Groups:

You can ease the stress of illness by joining a support group where members share common experiences and problems. See hemophilia - resources.

Expectations (prognosis):

The outcome can be good with proper treatment.

This is a life-long bleeding disorder if you get it from your parents.

If it is caused by liver disease, the outcome depends on how well you control the liver problem. Taking vitamin K will treat vitamin K deficiency.

Complications:

Severe bleeding, even into the brain can occur.

Calling your health care provider:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have unexplained or long-term blood loss or if you can't control the bleeding.