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Troy S Cutler, MD

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Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

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Most often people with hemophilia require medical treatment if bleeding or an injury occurs. You can take the following simple actions at home.

• Avoid aspirin and anti-inflammatory agents such as ibuprofen (Advil) because they may further interfere with blood clotting.
  
  
• If you have blood in your urine, drink plenty of fluids to ensure hydration.
  
  
• Apply direct pressure to any site at which you are bleeding externally.
  
  
• Apply ice and put a splint on affected joints after bleeding to provide relief from symptoms.
  
  
• If you have the training on the disease process, you can give yourself factor replacement therapy. But you should do so under consultation from your doctor.