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Gum Bleeding
/Epistaxis

Bleeding can be profuse

Swallowed blood:-

w vomiting blood
w dark tarry stools

May need Hb and HCT

Torn frenulum (upper lip) bleeding is problematic in the young child.

Dental injection or extraction requires prior infusion to raise factor levels.

TREATMENT

Replace missing factor

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Haemophilia A
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Haemophilia B
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Local pressure

Ice

Cyclokapron

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Treatment With
Other Products
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Red cell transfusion if necessary

Cool, soft or liquid diet following gum bleeding or dental extraction.