Anemia

An enlarged spleen – also known as splenomegaly – can lead to spleen pain and anemia. The spleen is part of the lymph system and works with the drainage network in order to prevent illness and keep us healthy. The spleen, although it protects us from illness, can get sick from numerous conditions, such as ...click here to read more

Many people would benefit from knowing how to increase their hemoglobin level, and doing this naturally would be an added bonus. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein and a component of our blood that is required for the processing of oxygen transfer from the lungs and its delivery to the tissues and organs in the body. ...click here to read more

Patients with anemia – a hemoglobin deficiency – have a higher risk of death after stroke. The study found that among thousands of stroke patients, those with anemia had 1.5 to two times higher risk of death within a year after brain attack, compared to those without anemia. Lead researcher Dr. Phyo Myint said, “There ...click here to read more

March 10 was World Kidney Day 2016 and it’s important to think about, as there are many things that affect the kidneys, including kidney stones, chronic kidney disease, iron deficiency, and atherosclerosis. World Kidney Day has been going on for over 10 years, bringing to light the many issues affecting the kidneys along with making ...click here to read more

Lupus patients face anemia risk from inflammation, iron deficiency, and renal insufficiency. Anemia is a common occurrence in lupus patients, affecting nearly 50 percent of them. There are many reasons why lupus patients are at a greater risk for anemia, including inflammation, renal insufficiency, blood loss, dietary insufficiency, medications, and infection, just to name a ...click here to read more

This weekly health news round up includes our top stories in regards to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, ALS and obsessive-compulsive disorder. These are the stories you may have missed and so we have compiled them together for you to keep you in the know. Fibromyalgia associated with cognitive dysfunction, memory loss Fibromyalgia, a condition best described ...click here to read more

In rheumatoid arthritis patients, anemia and low hemoglobin levels are linked to disability and impairment. A 2014 study aimed to uncover the prevalence of anemia among rheumatoid arthritis patients. The study looked at 89 patients who received methotrexate along with folic acid. Patients were evaluated for erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and levels of hemoglobin, C-reactive ...click here to read more

Anemia can lead to a false type 2 diabetes diagnosis, according to research. Anemia is a condition where there is fewer red blood cells found in the bloodstream than normal. This can be due to lack of iron which is necessary for red blood cells and can leave a person feeling low-energy, dizzy, low appetite, ...click here to read more

Pagophagia is an addiction to ice generally caused by an iron deficiency or anemia. Ice can be used to chill drinks. Its cold, crunchy texture is particularly refreshing on the hottest of days. Usually, we add some ice to a beverage, allow the beverage to cool and watch the ice melt. For some though, who ...click here to read more

Anemia has been linked to an increased risk of death in heart disease and stroke patients. Anemia – low blood cell count – is a condition commonly seen in heart disease patients, affecting nearly one-third of congestive heart failure patients and 10 to 20 percent of coronary heart disease patients. There are many factors that ...click here to read more

Anemia – a disorder categorized by a deficiency of red blood cells – has been found to be linked to cognitive impairment according to new findings. The study revealed that female participants with anemia performed lower in verbal memory and executive functions. Additionally, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was doubled in those diagnosed with anemia. Dementia ...click here to read more

Pernicious anemia is a vitamin B-12 deficiency that can contribute to nervous system disorders if left untreated. Pernicious anemia (PA) is an autoimmune disorder where the body does not produce enough red blood cells. Red blood cells are produced with vitamin B-12 and a protein called the intrinsic factor. Vitamin B-12 is found in many ...click here to read more

Thalassemia and sickle cell disease are distinct conditions, but both are blood disorders that can lead to increased anemia and pain. Thalassemia and sickle cell disease are both genetic disorders. Science tells us that they are caused by glitches in the genes that control hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in ...click here to read more

Anemia, a condition caused by iron deficiency, has been linked to chronic kidney disease. When the body does not produce enough red blood cells it can lead to anemia. Red blood cells are the cells that carry oxygen around the body. When there is a shortage of red blood cells it means fewer cells can ...click here to read more