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What bleeding disorders cause heavy menstruation?

I've been experiencing heavy menstruation, and my OB-GYN thinks that this could be from a bleeding disorder since my birth control isn't lightening my period at all. Heavy bleeding...
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How are blood clots dissolved?

I'm 40 years old, and my doctor said that the blood clot in my leg would dissolve in my leg. How are blood clots dissolved?
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How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?

My friend is 20 year old, and he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma. How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?
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What tests are performed during a bone marrow transplant consultation?

I'm supposed to have a bone marrow transplant consultation at the end of the week. What kind of tests are they gonna perform?
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How would I know if my iron levels are too low?

I'm only 35 years old and I experience a lot of fatigue. I heard that low iron can cause tiredness, but I feel like I have plenty of it in my diet. What tests must be done?
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Why are bone marrow tests done?

My doctor ordered a bone marrow biopsy because my blood test showed that my white blood cells are a little too low. What kind of conditions could this test actually diagnose?...
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What does a diagnosis of anemia involve?

My doctor is making me take a blood test to see if I have anemia after my complaints of fatigue. What will the blood test measure to see if I have anemia?
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What does a low white blood cell count mean?

My son had a blood test done because he was feeling fatigued and tired, and his blood test came back with a low number of white blood cells. This does make sense because he gets...
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What are the chances that my child will have sickle cell anemia?

Both my husband and I have the sickle cell anemia gene, and now I'm pregnant. This pregnancy was completely unplanned and now I'm starting to worry that my child will have the...
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How is leukemia diagnosed?

It took a while for my friend's daughter to be diagnosed with leukemia, and it felt like it was too long. How is leukemia usually diagnosed in patients? Especially the young...
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Is a platelet transfusion risky?

Are there any risks involved in a platelet transfusion?
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What does my son's blood analysis mean?

My son is at the age of 8 months. We have done blood analysis and the results are: WBC 7. 0; NEU 22. 9; LYM 65. 6; MON 10. 1; EOS 0. 4; BAS 1. 0 RBC 3. 79; HGB 8. 2; HCT 25....
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My son has a very high white blood cell count. What's next?

A recent blood test showed that my 12 year old son has a very high white blood cell count. What could this mean and what will happen next in order to determine what is happening...
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I am unable to eat well these days. Could it be related to my liver condition?

I am unable to eat well these days. I just don't have much of an appetite. I have hepatitis. Could this lack of appetite have anything to do with my liver condition?
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What does my blood test mean?

I’m a 41-year-old healthy man, and on routine CBC wbc count 3470, normal plt normal RBCs normal HB, but neutrophils 1. 18 34%and lymphocytes 1. 89 54%, One year back my CBC showed...
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High platelet count

I had a high platelet count the last time at the doctors. I heard about thrive vitamins to help with energy. I wanted to take them since I have low muscle tone. Will it effect...
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How do you know when you need a blood transfusion?

My mother is anemic, pale and weak. The doctor said her hemoglobin and other blood work isn't low enough for a blood transfusion. Is there a certain value of when they give one...
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How are white blood cells reduced?

My son's blood test report indicates an elevated level of WBCs. Is there a way to reduce this number?
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What tests will be done to confirm anemia?

I have anemia, and my son is getting blood work done to check if he is suffering from it as well. He's been experiencing symptoms of fatigue so I want to make sure. What tests...
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