Question: 60yo male, hx of htn, negative for fevers, and anuria. Bone marrow aspiration unremarkable. Pt denies etoh use. All labs unremarkable EXCEPT for thrombocytes<20,000 as well as, loss of appetite, progressive weight loss, over 35lbs within 6 months, and a + ANA. Pt also denies recent blood transfus . . .

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. On this site, NetWellness experts try to answer general questions about health. Only a health professional performing a thorough clinical exam is able to evaluate your symptoms and make a diagnosis. 

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About Hypochromia+

Question: which problems are created due to hypochromia+ ?what precautions taken for that?

Answer: Hypochromia is an observation made when looking at red blood cells. It is a subjective grading which reflects on how much hemoglobin may be in the red blood cells. The less the hemoglobin concentration the more severe the hypochromia. This is an observation most commonly noted with various types of . . .

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Can leukemia be associated with Glanzmann`s?

Question: ihave just been diagnosed with glanzmanns disease is it possible for leukemia to be associated with it? i also been having symptoms of those of leukemia i was also told that my esoinophils were also low is this a cause for concern?

Answer: There is no association between Glanzmann’s and leukemia.  Glanzmann’s is a platelet disorder.  It is associated with increased tendency to bleed, expecially from mucous membranes.  It would not be a cause for low eosinophils. 

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Platelet Function/Von Willebrand`s/ITP?

Question: My three year old son has had problems with severe nosebleeds, and seemingly spontaneous severe bruising with no known trauma or injury. These problems have been going on for well over a year, with little or no success of a viable diagnosis. I also recently found out that my biological father had He . . .

Answer: I would encourage you not to give up.  Diagnosing a platelet function disorder or mild von Willebrand’s in a young child can be very challenging.  Many factors will affect test results.  For example, stress can cause clotting factors to increase.  So if a chil . . .

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Hemophilia and the menstrual cycle

Question: Can hemophilia affect a woman`s menstrual cycle?

Answer: A woman with hemophilia is at increased risk for heavy and/or prolonged menstrual bleeding, pain with periods, and painful ovulation.  Many of these women also report difficulty with getting pregnant.

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