ITP and Other Platelets Condition is related to an immune system problem, doctor might prescribe drugs to boost your platelet count. Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a type of platelet disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot. Platelets are small blood cells that play an essential role in clotting. They [...]

Other Bleeding Disorder Bleeding disorders are a group of medical conditions that affect the ability of blood to clot properly. Bleeding disorders are a group of medical conditions that affect the ability of blood to clot properly, leading to excessive bleeding or bruising. While hemophilia is one of the most [...]

Thrombotic Disorder Thalassemia is a treatable disorder that can be well-managed with blood transfusions and chelation therapy. Thrombotic disorders constitute a group of conditions characterized by the abnormal formation of blood clots within blood vessels. This poses significant health risks, including but not limited to strokes and heart attacks. Early [...]

Hemophilia Hemophilia is usually an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot properly. It is caused by a deficiency of one of two blood clotting factors, factor VIII (8) or factor IX [...]

Multiple Myeloma Multiple Myeloma In myeloma, the cells grow too much, crowding out normal cells in the bone marrow that make red blood cells, platelets, and other white blood cells. Multiple Myeloma is a type of cancer that affects plasma cells, a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies [...]

Lymphoma Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s germ-fighting network. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, which is part of the immune system. It begins when white blood cells called lymphocytes grow abnormally and out of control, leading [...]

Leukemia Leukemia is cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues, including the lymphatic system. Leukemia, also known as blood cancer, is a type of cancer that affects the blood-forming tissues of the body, such as the bone marrow and lymphatic system. Leukemia causes abnormal production of white blood cells, which can [...]

Aplastic Anemia Sickle Cell Disease is a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to become misshapen and rigid. Aplastic anemia is a rare but serious blood disorder characterized by a deficiency of blood cells caused by the bone marrow’s failure to produce an adequate amount. In this condition, the [...]

Anemia Condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body. Anemia is a condition in which there is a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBCs) or hemoglobin (Hb) concentration in the blood. This leads to a reduction in the [...]

BMT Bone marrow transplant is a medical treatment that replaces your bone marrow with healthy cells. Bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is a medical procedure that involves the transfer of healthy bone marrow stem cells to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow. This procedure is used to treat a variety of [...]