The clotting process begins when blood vessels are damaged. Platelets are released from the bloodstream and stick to the damaged tissue, where they release enzymes that trigger a chain reaction. This leads to the conversion of fibrinogen into fibrin threads, which weave together to form a blood clot that seals the break in the blood vessel. For patients with hemophilia, this clotting process does not work properly due to a genetic defect, so their blood does not clot normally and they are at risk of excessive bleeding from minor injuries. The document then describes the steps of clotting in more detail and discusses some blood clotting disorders.