After giving birth, it is normal to experience bleeding for a short time. Often, this bleeding will be accompanied by blood clots. For many women, this is harmless. For others, it signals a medical emergency.

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell that your body uses to fight infections. High neutrophil levels are often caused by an infection, but other medical conditions and certain drugs can cause them as well. Physical or mental stress, and even smoking, can also increase neutrophil levels.

Avascular necrosis, also known as osteonecrosis or asceptic necrosis, is defined as bone death due to loss of blood supply to the affected area. It can be caused by long-term use of steroids, excessive alcohol consumption and illnesses such as sickle cell anemia.

Also known as water pills, diuretics are medications designed to stimulate diuresis, which helps your body release water and salts via your urine.

Diabetes causes higher-than-normal blood sugar levels, which can damage small blood vessels in the eye. Many people with diabetes suffer vision complications that develop slowly over the course of their disease.

According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 98.6 million adults over the age of 20 have cholesterol levels higher than 200 mg/dl, which is the threshold for being diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia.

Insulin is a hormone that transfers sugar from your blood to your cells. When you have insufficient amounts of insulin -- or your cells are resistant to insulin -- a you may develop high blood sugar.

Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot develops in the deep veins of your upper and lower legs, an occurrence that can have deadly effects. Those who are immobile for some time, such as after bed rest or failing to move after surgery, are more likely to experience DVT.

Hershey's cocoa powder is sugar free and has a rich chocolate taste. Many brownies use both cocoa powder and melted chocolate for depth of flavor. Instead of sugar, you could use a sugar substitute such as Splenda, Equal, erythritol, which is a sugar alcohol, stevia or a combination of these choices.

Poor arm circulation can cause tingling, numbness and a sensation of cold in the arms and hands. These symptoms may range in severity from mild and annoying to painful and disabling.

Allergic reactions occur when a person’s immune system produces antibodies called IgE against the allergen. The next time the person encounters the substance, IgE tells the white blood cells to produce histamine, which rapidly produces allergic symptoms such as itching, rash, wheezing and edema.

Androgens are hormonal agents that stimulate the development of male characteristics. Women and men produce a variety androgens, which include testosterone. Testosterone is one of the most potent hormones and is synthesized by the reproductive organs and adrenal glands.