Hearing a diagnosis of a bleeding disorder or any other chronic
condition can be very difficult. It’s important to know that
bleeding disorders are manageable and people can lead a full
life by taking a few precautions. Many people experience shock
and fear when learning about their own bleeding disorder or
finding out that a family member was diagnosed with a bleeding
disorder. These feeling are normal and will lessen as you learn,
gain experience and feel some control over the situation. Where
do I start? - Find a hematologist in your area – Bleeding
disorders are treated by hematologists. In the United States,
there are federally funded Hemophilia Treatment Centers (HTC) in
almost every state. A list of centers can be found on the
Centers for Disease Control website . - Learn about bleeding
disorders - There is a wealth of information available online
and your physician will teach you about the disorder, the
symptoms, how to detect a bleed early, and what to do when you
suspect a bleed or when an injury oc