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Haemophilia: What causes blood disorders? Find out the signs and symptoms

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Haemophilia is a rare  inherited disorder in which the blood does not clot normally. It usually occurs in males, but can also occur in females. There is type A and B. Ascites refers to abdominal accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. The most common cause of it is cirrhosis of the liver.

Symptoms:

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