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Factor IX Deficiency - Hemophilia B


Symptoms & Signs

What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

Problems usually start in early childhood. Severe cases will cause:

  • bleeding problems
  • bruising without injury
  • nosebleeds
  • joint bleeding leading to arthritis and deformities
  • internal and bowel bleeding
  • blood in the urine
  • In someone with mild hemophilia, excessive bleeding may occur only with injury or surgery.


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