Posts Tagged ‘Anemia’

At Which Artery Is The Pulse Usually Taken? Please Help?

just want to know if my answers are right. please check and tell me if they are right and if not whats the right anser and why. thank you.
at which artery is the pulse usually taken?
A)carotid B)radial c)coronary d)brachial (I THINK IT’S A)
5)a cbc indicates the ______ in a blood sample.
A)five [...]

Any Advice For Newly Diagnosed Sufferer Or Rheumatiod Arthiritis?

I am a 26yr old female and I was diagnosed with the disease 3 days ago. I get mild flare ups in my wrists and fingers but very reactive to painkillers (Nurofen) and that was between Sept and Nov last yr. Not had anything sicne then and I have been drinking a glass [...]

Which Of These Should I Write About For My College Admissions Essay?

I am answering this question:
A range of academic interests, personal perspectives, and life experiences adds much to the educational mix. Given your personal background, describe an experience that illustrates what you would bring to the diversity in a college community, or an encounter that demonstrated the importance of diversity to you.
I’m an ex child star, [...]

Does Anyone Think That Todd Could Have…and That Is What Tea Is Hiding?

Does anyone think that Todd could have stage the death of Brendan (he died at birth) the child the Blair had with Patrick Thornhart? He would be younger then Starr I believe but they might age him to older remember he was the baby that when Starr diagnosed with aplastic anemia and needed a bone [...]

What Is A Good Number For Your Blood Count?

I had my finger pricked today when I went to my ob gyn for my yearly, and was told that my iron is very low, my # is an 8, they put my on iron pills and told me to have it checked again in a month. What is a good # and should I [...]

I Gave My Baby Up For Adoption 2 Years Ago. It Was An Open Adoption With My Now Ex Sister In Law.?

We were getting along then she got mean. In the adoption papers it said I was entitled to visitation and photos. Thats why it was open. She had aplastic anemia so I wanted to give her a chance of being a mother.Is there any thing I can do to force the visitations and photos? I [...]

Something To Be Aware Of If You Want To Get A Ferret Please Read!?

Experienced ferret owners will allready know this, but It is surprising that not many people do, I didnt before I looked into getting a ferret.
I wanted to write this for people to help in someway!
All ferrets should be fixed before they reach sexual maturity as this will drastically reduce their odour (IT GOT RID OF [...]

Optrex Drops (chloramphenical) Side Effects Question?

I took some of these eye drops last nite for the first time. i had been fine all day apart from my eyes feeling a bit like pink eye, i didnt feel like i was under the weather or coming down with anything, and was fine up until 15-20 minutes after i took the drops. [...]

Nitric Oxide Deficient Blood Transfusions. Any Help For That Deficiency?

My dad is getting blood transfusions for anemia. I think it’s aplastic anemia, but I’m not sure. He has to get them every 4 to 6 weeks. Decided against the Aranesp. Apparently blood given for transfusion is deficient in nitric oxide. Does anyone know of any natural means to encourage nitric oxide production in the [...]

I’ve Got A Problem, Kind Of.?

for as long as i can remember, my mom abused me pretty badly. also, most people in my school aren’t very fond of me. i have usually no friends. people consider me a freak or emo or w/e. but that’s because since november of ‘06, i’ve been cutting myself on my lower back, stomach, and [...]

A Genetics/medical Question?

A year ago, my wife had major surgery. Before and during recuperation, they made all sorts of tests, and stored the data in the hospital’s, or some other, data bank.
We have now been contacted by the hospital, asking her if she would consider donating bone marrow to someone suffering from aplastic anemia (spelling?), who will [...]

Question On Clinical Investigations?

Q. A clinical study is performed to assess treatment out comes in patients who have macrocytic anemia.A comparison of laboratory testing strategies shows that the best startegy is to test for both B12 and Folate levels.What is the most important reason for obtaining the results for both B12 and folate?
1.Both nutrients are absorbed by a [...]

Is My Ferret Pregnant?

I know this question has been asked here before but mine is a bit different.
You see, I bought my ferrets from someone who couldn’t keep them anymore. He told me that they were descended, neutered/spayed, and brother and sister.
On the ride home we stopped at the nearest Petco to ask if they could tell if [...]

Please Help!!!?

hi
im 12 and the doctors think i might have aplastic anemia so i have to get a bone marrow biopsy and im really scared. will they sedate me with an iv? I have had an iv before and it really hurt. will the bone marrow biopsy hurt alot? if uve had one before, did u [...]

What Is A Bone Marrow Aspiration?

I am 17 years old and i have severe iron deficiency and Anemia!! My Hemoglobin stays aroud 8.0 and my ferritin levels stay at less than 1! THis makes me vey tired all the time, lightheaded and dizzy….and not to mention the headaches that i have been getting lately!! I hany tests lately and now [...]

Blood Donors?

Hai i am Pradeep from Bangalore. I am a patient of Aplastic Anemia Diseases so i need blood donors if any one intrested to help me please mail to pradeepkumar_am@yahoo.com

Our Dog Loves To Pivot Around Our Solar Lights On The Sidewalk. She Is Very Fast And Accurate. Like She’s Do

she is very fast . I would like to enter her in a competition. What should I do first.. Who should I contact? It would just be for fun. My daughter who has aplastic anemia would get the enjoyment of seeing her dog compete and hopefully do well would benefit.

Immunosuppressive Therapy?

my daughter received immunosuppressive therapy and is now on cyclosporin.
i wanted to know when i can get the results that it is working
she has been diagnosed as having aplastic anemia

I Was Recently Very Sick?

And almost died of aplastic anemia. I didn’t qualify for disability even though my docto wouldn’t let me work for 4 months. I was turned down for medicow and now have 250,000 woth of hospital bills. I am going to have to file bankruptcy. Does it make anyone else mad that an honest Americn citizen [...]

Pharmacology Question?

Q: A male patient has been taking erythromycin for the last 2 weeks for chest infection of mycoplasma pneumonia, what do you expect him to have as a side effect of the drug ?
a. Bleeding from his nose.
b. Aplastic Anemia.
c. alopecia, Jaundice.
d. None of the above.

Does Anyone Actual Know This? ( No Cheating! If I Think You Cheated, Im Reporting U!)?

Who here knows what a pulmonary adema is?
Aplastic anemia is?
Pulmonary hypertension disorder is?
Biopsy is?
Subderal Hematoma is?
I know what they are!
NO CHEATING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…

Is It Normal To Be Depressed?

i am 15 years old and have aplastic anemia a blood disease where the bone marrow can not produce enough platelets and blood cells is it normal for me to be depressed since this disease made me loose all of my Friends and my dad abandoned me because of it

My Best Friend Has A Low Red Cell And White Cell Count, Does This Mean He’s Going To Die? ?

he has Aplastic Anemia, and it’s spread to his lymph nodes. He has stopped responding to treatmeants too. Does this mean he’s gonna die? What does it mean when he has a low red and white cell count?

My Little Cousin Needs Your Positive Thoughts And Prayers Sent He Way!?

My little 3 year old cousin, Faith, is very sick. She has Aplastic Anemia. This is where the bone marrow is being destroyed in her body.
It matters not what you believe, all poseitive thoughts and/or Prayers are appreciated!

What If I Disagree With Doctor’s Decision?

My relative has a condition called aplastic anemia. She has been
treated with medications & transfusion. Last week the doctors
decided to change the goal of care from treatment to making
her feel comfortable: i.e. stop treatment, stop giving blood transfusion…
What if the patient/family disagree with doctor’s decision?
What can we do?
She’s on Medical/Medicare.
Thanks.

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