Genetic counselling crucial to curb 'bleeding disorder'
City doctors recommend genetic counseling on the eve of the World Haemophilia Day to prevent the
transmission of this 'bleeding disorder' to the next generation. People
without a family history of haemophilia too should undergo blood tests
to rule out any hidden genetic traits of the disorder.
World Haemophilia Day is observed on April 17 and this year doctors urge haemophiliacs to register themselves with the national registry for effective planning and management of the disorder by the Centre and the state governments.
According to city doctors, only 20 per cent of haemophiliacs have registered with the National Haemophilia Registry or local haemophilia societies. In the absence of accurate data, it is difficult for the health authorities to plan and executive strategies to control the transmission of haemophilia from haemophiliacs to their offspring.
Haemophilia is a genetic disorder characterized by uncontrolled bleeding. It is also marked by internal bleeding including in the brain. City doctors say that though haemophilia is not curable, patients can lead a near normal life with what is called the 'preventative regular factor replacement therapy' and good medical care. Transmission of haemophilia from one generation to another can be stopped through prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.
"Haemophilia occurs in one out of 10,000 babies born. There is no official record of haemophilia cases in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, it is estimated that the Telugu states together have about 4,000 cases. Though haemophilia can affect men and women, it's mostly manifested in men as the disorder is linked to X or female chromosome. We now have facility to prevent any damage to joints or muscles due to internal bleeding," said Dr Padmaja Lokireddy, consultant, haematooncology and stem cell trans plant, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills.
Since preventive treatment for haemophilia is big burden on one's finances, city doctors suggest that the central government should come out with a comprehensive national policy to take care of haemophiliacs including provision of genetic counseling.
According to paediatric haemato-oncologist Dr. Parinitha Gutha of Citizens Specialty Hospital, many haemophiliacs do not register themselves with the national registry.
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World Haemophilia Day is observed on April 17 and this year doctors urge haemophiliacs to register themselves with the national registry for effective planning and management of the disorder by the Centre and the state governments.
According to city doctors, only 20 per cent of haemophiliacs have registered with the National Haemophilia Registry or local haemophilia societies. In the absence of accurate data, it is difficult for the health authorities to plan and executive strategies to control the transmission of haemophilia from haemophiliacs to their offspring.
Haemophilia is a genetic disorder characterized by uncontrolled bleeding. It is also marked by internal bleeding including in the brain. City doctors say that though haemophilia is not curable, patients can lead a near normal life with what is called the 'preventative regular factor replacement therapy' and good medical care. Transmission of haemophilia from one generation to another can be stopped through prenatal diagnosis and genetic counseling.
"Haemophilia occurs in one out of 10,000 babies born. There is no official record of haemophilia cases in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. However, it is estimated that the Telugu states together have about 4,000 cases. Though haemophilia can affect men and women, it's mostly manifested in men as the disorder is linked to X or female chromosome. We now have facility to prevent any damage to joints or muscles due to internal bleeding," said Dr Padmaja Lokireddy, consultant, haematooncology and stem cell trans plant, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills.
Since preventive treatment for haemophilia is big burden on one's finances, city doctors suggest that the central government should come out with a comprehensive national policy to take care of haemophiliacs including provision of genetic counseling.
According to paediatric haemato-oncologist Dr. Parinitha Gutha of Citizens Specialty Hospital, many haemophiliacs do not register themselves with the national registry.
this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on.
https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com. one can see my crochet creations
htps://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com. feel free to view for easy, simple and healthy recipes
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