Diseases That Cause Easy Bruising in Children
Children commonly have small bruises due to falls and accidents. Easy bruising, however, might indicate a medical problem.
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What markers define healthy blood function? Key strategies include regulating dietary iron, monitoring hematological counts, and identifying symptoms of vascular clots like DVT.
Reasons for a Low Red Blood Count of 7.7
Red blood cells make up a portion of blood. A normal red blood count is 13.8 to 17.2 grams per deciliter; women have a lower red blood count, between 12.1 and 15.1gm/dL, according to Medline Plus, a publication of the National Institutes of Health. Lower than normal numbers indicate anemia. A red blood count of 7.
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Should You Eat Salmon if You Have High Cholesterol?
Fish offer a number of health benefits. Large, fatty fish like salmon, which eat smaller fish, contain omega-3 fatty acids that have a number of cardiovascular benefits.
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A High Number of Leukocytes
When blood tests reveal you have a higher than normal number of white blood cells (WBCs), or leukocytes, this is known medically as leukocytosis. White blood cell counts usually fall between 4,000 and 11,000 cells per microliter.
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Causes of White Blood Cells in Urine
Conditions affecting your urinary tract can make daily tasks uncomfortable. Urine is normally sterile and does not contain blood cells. The presence of white blood cells -- WBCs -- in a urine sample indicates an abnormal condition within the urinary tract or kidney.
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High TSH Symptoms
Thyroid stimulating hormone, usually abbreviated TSH, is manufactured by the pituitary gland. Release of TSH stimulates the thyroid to make T3 and T4, the hormones responsible for thyroid function. If the thyroid stops functioning, TSH levels rise as the body attempts to “force” the thyroid to produce hormones.
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What Are Lactated Ringers
Lactated Ringer Solution, sometimes called Lactated Ringer’s or simply LR in the hospital, is a type of intravenous, or IV, fluid. Choosing an IV fluid for administration requires consideration of the type of fluid as well as the patient’s particular diagnosis.
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How Does B12 Deficiency Cause Iron-Deficiency Anemia?
Vitamin B12 plays an integral part in red blood cell production. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body, so either a decreased number of red blood cells or a lack of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying part of the cell, can cause anemia.
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Symptoms of a Low White Blood Count
A low white blood cell (WBC) count, known as leukopenia, can be caused by diseases such as leukemia, cancer, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and some medications, according to the Mayo Clinic. Normal white blood count is 5,000 to 10,000 WBCs per microliter.
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Blurred Vision After Meal and Blood Sugar
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.
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Types of Delayed-Reaction Allergies
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.
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Dangerously High Blood Sugar Symptoms
Dangerously high blood glucose levels--over 300 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL)--can cause life-threatening complications. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) occurs mostly in type 1 diabetics, but can occur in type 2 diabetics in some cases. In DKA, insulin stores are exhausted and fats are broken down to use as energy.
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What to Do When Child Gets a Bruise on the Face?
Facial bruising is a common occurrence in small children, whose foreheads often connect with countertops or tables at face height. Toddlers often "take it on the chin"
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