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Medications
… dose of this medication should be used. When used to treat anemia related to cancer, this medication may also increase … (low red blood cell count) in people with long-term serious kidney disease (chronic kidney failure), people receiving zidovudine to …
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… your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Another term for high blood pressure is … seeds or hemp hearts on yogurt or oatmeal If you have kidney disease, or take medication to lower blood pressure, … is good for your health. Alcohol increases the risk of many chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke and several …
Medical tests
… count rises when there is a lot of blood loss or in certain diseases in which red blood cells are destroyed prematurely, such as hemolytic anemia . Also, being at high altitudes may cause … can also be caused by exposure to radiation, a long-term (chronic) infection, or by certain medicines that damage the …
Medical tests
… A CBC also helps him or her diagnose conditions, such as anemia , infection, and many other disorders. A CBC test … MPV is used along with platelet count to diagnose some diseases. If the platelet count is normal, the MPV can still … exposure to carbon monoxide, long-term lung disease, kidney disease, some cancers, certain forms of heart …
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… the stomach lining and cause an ulcer . Inflammatory bowel disease . Colon polyps or colorectal cancer , especially in … often don't seek treatment right away. They can have chronic bleeding as a result. Esophagitis. This is … cause a lot of blood loss. Long-distance running (runner's anemia ). People who regularly run long distances often have …
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… . It affects the digestive tract and, in serious cases, the kidneys. There are many strains of E. coli , and most are … uremic syndrome (HUS) which can result in kidney failure, anemia and internal bleeding. HUS can be especially harmful … weakened immune systems and pregnant women. Where does the disease come from? E. coli is present in the intestines and …
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… between this syndrome and: Iron deficiency or related anemia . The way the body metabolizes iron and certain … more noticeable and frequent symptoms during pregnancy. Kidney disease. Diabetes . Neurological diseases, including …
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… diet each day. Folate deficiency can result in a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia . Mild folate deficiency … or using folate, such as a vitamin C deficiency, liver disease, celiac disease , sprue , or Crohn's disease . Low … blood cells . People who have certain conditions, such as kidney failure and some types of cancer, may use up folate …
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… Overview Glomerular filtration is the process by which the kidneys filter the blood, removing excess wastes and fluids. … kidney function. The eGFR is also used to find the stage of chronic kidney disease. The eGFR is often calculated using a formula that …
Medical tests
… Is Done A ferritin blood test is done to: Find the cause of anemia , especially iron deficiency anemia. See if … is passed on in families (genetic hemochromatosis). Some diseases, including alcohol use disorder , thalassemia , and … deficiency is present. This can be caused by long-term (chronic) blood loss from heavy menstrual bleeding, …
