You may need a blood transfusion if you have lost blood because of an injury or during surgery. You may also need one because of diseases or conditions that affect the blood. This sheet helps you understand how a blood transfusion is done.
Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell. Their main job is to help the body fight bacterial and fungal infections. Neutropenia occurs when there are fewer neutrophils in the blood than normal. It can range from mild to severe.
Thrombocytopenia occurs when there are fewer platelets in the blood than normal. Platelets help stop or control bleeding when you have a cut or wound. If you have thrombocytopenia, you may be at higher risk for bruising and bleeding.
Bone marrow is the soft, spongy part inside bones. It makes most of the body's blood cells. Aspiration and biopsy are procedures done to take a sample of bone marrow out of the body to exam. Find out why these procedures are done and how to prepare for them.
You have been diagnosed with hypercalcemia (too much calcium in your blood). Calcium is a mineral that helps develop bones and teeth, controls heart rhythm, and allows muscles to contract.
Hyperphosphatemia means you have too much phosphorus in your blood. You will need to make some dietary changes to manage this condition.
Hypocalcemia means there is not enough calcium in your blood. If you have this condition, you will need to make some dietary changes.
Hypomagnesemia means you don't have enough magnesium in your blood. If you have this condition, you will need to make some dietary changes.
Hyponatremia means your blood level of sodium is too low. It can be dangerous. This sheet can help you take care of yourself at home.
Hypophosphatemia is when you don't have enough phosphorus in your blood.
Anemia is a condition in which you have too few red blood cells. Here is some basic information about anemia in adults.
Anemia is when you have too few red blood cells. Here is information about anemia that is caused by not having enough iron.
Bacteremia is a bacterial infection that has spread to the bloodstream. This is serious because it can spread to other organs.
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein. This happens most often in the leg.
Hemophilia is a bleeding disease. It harms how your blood clots. It may cause you to bleed too much after an injury.
Hyponatremia means low sodium levels in the blood. This health problem most often occurs after prolonged vomiting or diarrhea. Both of these conditions cause the body to lose too much water and sodium.
Hypokalemia means a low level of potassium in the blood. This most often occurs in patients who take diuretics.
