Warning Signs Linked To Christmas Disease (Hemophilia B)

Blood In Urine Or Stool

A healthy individual does not experience blood in their urine or stool when the mucosal tissues and linings become mildly inflamed. If any inflammation does cause bleeding, the body is usually able to mediate it quickly before it can be seen in the stool or urine. However, normal irritation in such tissues can pose a more significant problem for individuals with hemophilia B. The lining of the bladder can be very sensitive as well as the tissues inside the kidneys that make up the small filters. When a foreign substance or other stimuli causes these tissues to become even mildly irritated, an affected individual may bleed into their urine. When they urinate, the urine may be red, orange, or pink colored due to the presence of blood. Blood in the stool can be a common manifestation in individuals who have hemophilia B because of the numerous mechanisms that can cause inflammation of the stomach and intestinal linings. Irritation from hard stools or corrosive substances can cause these tissues to bleed, and the body takes a longer than average time to stop it. Therefore, blood may be visible in the stool of an affected individual.