Q: 112 (IAS/1998)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
IAS
stats:
0,54,37,27,1,9,54
keywords:
{'haemophilia': [2, 1, 1, 0], 'haemoglobin level': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'genetic disorder': [1, 1, 2, 1], 'rheumatic heart disease': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'wbc': [2, 1, 1, 1], 'blood': [5, 0, 0, 1]}
Haemophilia is a genetic disorder that leads to the non-clotting of blood. It is a condition where the blood lacks certain clotting factors, specifically factor VIII or factor IX, which are essential for the normal clotting process. As a result, individuals with haemophilia experience prolonged bleeding and have difficulty forming blood clots to stop bleeding after an injury or surgery. This can lead to excessive bleeding from minor cuts, internal bleeding into joints or muscles, and prolonged bleeding after dental procedures or surgeries. Haemophilia is typically inherited and primarily affects males, while females are usually carriers of the gene.