Have You Ever Heard of Von Willebrand Disease?
If you have never heard of Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) you are probably fortunate than not to know anyone with it or have it yourself. It is an inherited bleeding disorder that affects the blood’s...
View ArticleUnderstanding the Blood Disorder Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura
It is sometimes difficult to understand disorders of the blood especially when it is also difficult to pronounce the name of the disorder. Take this one for instance and break it down by syllable and...
View ArticleWhen Your Child Has a Rare Blood Disorder
No one wants the child they give birth to, to have a rare blood disorder, yet it happens. Children are not supposed to get sick, and they never are supposed to die before the parents, yet they do....
View ArticleUnderstanding Rh Incompatibility
Rh incompatibility is quite common and when diagnosed properly, there are good treatment options. This condition happens when a woman with Rh negative blood gets pregnant and the unborn child has Rh...
View ArticleBleeding Disorders: Clotting
Clotting is a very important part of your blood function. If you have bleeding disorders, such as abnormal clotting, then you can actually bleed to death. On the other hand, if your blood clots too...
View ArticleThe Blood Disorder – Thrombocythemia
Thrombocythemia is a blood disorder involving excessive platelets. At the current time there is no cure for this blood disorder. The symptoms are tingling hands and feet. It is diagnosed by a routine...
View ArticleHave You Ever Heard of Von Willebrand Disease?
If you have never heard of Von Willebrand Disease (VWD) you are probably fortunate than not to know anyone with it or have it yourself. It is an inherited bleeding disorder that affects the blood’s...
View ArticleDo You Know What is Polycythemia Vera?
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View ArticleBlood Disorders of the Spleen
What organ located in the human body below the rib cage an in the upper left part of the abdomen is as big as your fist? The answer is your spleen, as you probably guessed based on the title. Your...
View ArticleBlood Disorders and Hematuria
Do you know what hematuria is? Hematuria is when red blood cells (RBCs) are seen in the urine. There are two types of hematuria: Gross hematuria is when you can see that there is blood in the urine...
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