Question

A 10-month-old infant has begun to take his first steps and his mother has brought him for assessment because of swelling in his ankles and knees. the mother also states that he was eager to walk but has now regressed and cries when she tries to encourage it. the clinician should:

Answer 1

Answer: The clinician should EXAMINE THE CHILD FOR SYMPTOMS OF HEMOPHILIA A.

Hemophilia A is an X-linked inherited disease that causes stiffness in the joints of infants. Infants also refuse to walk due to pain and joint stiffness. Headache, weakness, abdominal pain, stiff neck, etc are few other symptoms of this disease.