Anemia & Blood Related Diseases
Blood functions involve transferring mineral and nutrients to different parts of the body, carrying oxygen, fighting infections, etc. Blood disorders hinder the functions that can cause havoc in the body. Blood disorders can be short-term or chronic in nature that can be life-threatening. Doctors manage blood disorders by diagnosing symptoms and treating any underlying cause. Blood disorders can affect the body functioning in many ways such as risk of blood clots or bleeding more than normal. Some of the common blood disorders are as follows:
- Anemia
- Prothrombin Gene Mutation
- Antiphospholipid syndrome
- Protein S deficiency
- Protein C deficiency
- Antithrombin deficiency
- Von Willebrand disease
- Inherited Hemophilia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Fibrinogen deficiency conditions
Anemia is the most common noncancerous blood disorder that happens when one does not have enough red blood cells in the body. Anemia can be classified as inherited, acquired or developed in nature according to which it is treated by general physicians in Hyderabad.
Symptoms of Blood Disorders
Blood disorder symptoms can differ according to the disorder but some of the common symptoms are:
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Heart palpitations
- Nosebleeds
- Excessive bleeding
- Internal bleeding
- Bruises
- Heavy periods
- Blood in stool
- Post-surgery bleeding
- Hematuria
- Swelling, pain and tenderness in the legs
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Chest pain
There is not a single cause that leads to blood disorders but some can be inherited or developed. There are many tests Dr.S.Ravindra Kumar at Sarojini Clinics & Diagnostics can perform to diagnose blood disorders such as:
- Hemoglobin test
- Hematocrit test
- Reticulocyte test
- Complete blood count
- Platelet count
- Mean platelet volume test
- Peripheral blood smear
Blood disorders need medical attention and the healthcare providers manage the underlying cause to treat blood disorders. It is always advisable to maintain a healthy weight, mineral & vitamin rich food consumption, physical activity and regular check-ups to lower the risk of blood disorders.
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