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The hemoglobin levels are very low in iron deficiency anemia
Iron deficiency anemia is a common type of anemia, a condition where the blood lacks healthy red blood cells. RBC or red blood cells carry oxygen to the body tissues. Anemia is due to insufficient iron in the red blood cells which fail to carry oxygen (hemoglobin) to...
Multiple sclerosis: A debilitating disease of the nerve
Multiple sclerosis is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. The myelin or protective cover of the nerves is affected, resulting in communication problems between the brain and the rest of the body. Multiple sclerosis may result in permanent nerve damage...
A rare disorder of the blood-coagulation system, causing extensive microscopic clots
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura refers to a condition of the blood with low platelet count. This is a blood disorder marked by blood clots in small blood vessels. CAUSES A protein that aids in blood clotting is considered to be responsible for Thrombotic...
Pulmonology Edema: Excess fluid in the air spaces and parenchyma of the lungs
Pulmonology edema is the presence of more-than-normal fluid in the lungs. Patients with pulmonary edema have difficulty with breathing. Pulmonology edema may be due to heart problems, pneumonia, exposure to toxins and medications, trauma and exercise beyond limits....
All you need to know about Heart Valve Diseases
What are heart valve diseases? Heart valve disease is a condition wherein one or more of the heart valves are working as expected. The human heart has four valves which open and shut in sync with the heart’s rhythm. Heart Valves play a very important role in ensuring...
Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
A condition of abnormal passageways between arteries and veins Dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVF) refers to abnormal passageways between arteries and veins (arteriovenous fistulas), which usually occurs in the brain and the spinal cord areas. As understood, the...
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) for mitral valve diseases
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) is a rare and complex procedure performed to replace the dysfunctional or leaking mitral valve. TMVR is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure performed at very few...
Aplastic Anemia is evident as infections and uncontrolled bleeding
Aplastic anemia is a condition where the body fails to produce new blood cells. Aplastic anemia is a rare condition that can be found in people of any age. The symptoms of aplastic anemic include, fatigue, high rate of infections and uncontrolled bleeding. The common...
Brain Aneurysm: An impending risk for stroke and bleeding in brain
Brain aneurysm is a condition of the blood vessels in the brain. It appears as though berries are hanging on the stem. Brain aneurysm may lead to rapture and bleeding of the blood vessels causing hemorrhagic stroke. This condition requires urgent attention, as it is...
Myeloproliferative disorders (MPD)
Myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs) or myeloproliferative neoplasms (MNPs) are actually a collection of blood disorders. Myeloproliferative disorders are caused by mutations in bone marrow stem cells. As understood, the stem cells help in formation of different blood...