What is hemophilia B?

Hemophilia B is a bleeding disorder caused by a lack of blood clotting factor IX. The blood cannot clot properly without the factor IX, therefore patients are at a higher risk for bleeding. Symptoms include prolonged bleeding, pain in joints, and bruising.

How do members experience hemophilia B?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with hemophilia B*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for hemophilia B*

Who has hemophilia B on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 7
30s 7
40s 4
50s 4
60s 2
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 14
Female 10