What is an Oncologist / Hematologist?
...cancers, such as myeloma. Blood cancers start in the cells of the immune system or tissues that make blood cells, such as bone marrow. Anemias Anemias are conditions that lead to low...
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Chemotherapy Side-Effects
...number of red blood cells in the body, chemotherapy can also result in anemia. Symptoms of anemia can include: Fatigue Heart palpitations Shortness of breath Pale complexion. Treatments for anemia differ...
Is Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome Fatal? Outlook and More
Table of Contents What is hematology? What do hematologists do? Hemoglobinopathy Hematological malignancy Anemias Coagulopathy How does it relate to oncology? Most people with this condition live a full, typical...
What is Chronic Renal Failure?
...transplant.[3][4] Anemia Anemia is a common condition in people with chronic renal failure that tends to occur after a person loses 20 to 50 percent of kidney function. Damaged kidneys...
What is Splenectomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...the condition, including pain, infection, and hemolytic anemia. It can also improve other conditions associated with the spleen, such as abnormal blood clots. Other potential benefits of splenectomy include: •...
What is Ulcerative Colitis (UC)?
...such as malnutrition (as a result of malabsorption), pale complexion (anemia), abdominal tenderness and red, itchy eyes (uveitis). To make a definitive diagnosis of UC, it is important that the...
What is Crohn’s Disease?
Table of Contents What is hematology? What do hematologists do? Hemoglobinopathy Hematological malignancy Anemias Coagulopathy How does it relate to oncology? Crohn’s disease is one of the two main forms...
What is Blood Transfusion: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...disorders that can affect a person’s amount of blood supply. These include: Anemia – This is a medical condition characterised by abnormally low levels of red blood cells. Transfusions are...
What is Acute Appendicitis?
...of hardened stool, but other causes of a blocked appendage include:[5][7][8] Infections caused by bacteria or, less commonly, viruses Hemolytic anemia Swollen lymph tissue in the area, more common among...
What is Bacterial Gastroenteritis?
...body, e.g. the bones, joints, gallbladder, or the tissue around the brain and spinal cord (meninges) Persistent diarrhea Hemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition characterized by anemia and kidney failure...