Acomplete blood count(CBC) may be helpful in looking for potential infection (an elevatedwhite blood cell count),anemia(lowhemoglobin), and indirectly,liver function(low platelet count). Other blood tests are helpful in assessing electrolyte balance, kidney and liver function, and the amount of p...
What causes elevated red blood cells and hemoglobin? What makes hemoglobin red? Why does sickle cell hemoglobin behave differently from normal hemoglobin? How does sickle cell hemoglobin differ from normal hemoglobin? How does fetal hemoglobin help sickle cell? Why do red blood cells have hemoglobin...
What causes mesenteric venous thrombosis?Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis:Mesenteric venous thrombosis is a rare condition that occurs when blood clots form in the veins of the intestines. The veins affected are usually the splenic, inferior, and superior mesenteric veins. Any blockage to these veins may...
I get them at night time, after I've taken my medication for sleep when I am smoking. It happens every night. The pill I take slows respiration (- some O2 there) and the smoke changes regular hemoglobin to carboxyhemoglobin, which can't delivery oxygen nearly as efficiently as hemoglobin...
Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) and chloroquine, both 4-aminoquinoline drugs, were originally developed for malaria treatment [1]. While chloroquine inhibits DNA and RNA polymerase, blockingPlasmodium's use of hemoglobin [2], HCQ increases the pH in parasitic vacuoles, disrupting hemoglobin degradation [2]....
What causes atheromatous plaque?Atheromatous PlaqueThe impact of atheromatous plaque is often addressed through dietary changes and regular exercise that prevents the worsening of the plaque. This plaque usually occurs within the arterial bifurcations, regions of vessel curvature, and branch points....
A 20-year-old patient of Eastern European origin with a history of cyanotic congenital heart disease was admitted to our department with an extremely high hematocrit and elevated hemoglobin levels (70% and 22g/dL, respectively). Prominent clubbing of the digits was evident (Figure 1). Assessment...
The causes of diabetes depend on the type: Type 1 Diabetes: It is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The exact cause is not fully understood but is believed to involve genetic and environmental factors. ...
What causes a high red blood cell (RBC) count? Although having a high red blood cell count doesn’t always indicate a health problem, it could also be a symptom of a disease or disorder in certain cases. Lifestyle and health factors can also cause an increase in the red blood cell cou...
5 common causes of elevated LDL particle number that can increase your risk of heart disease. Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome LDL particles don’t just carry cholesterol; they also carry triglycerides, fat-soluble vitamins and antioxidants. You can think of LDL as a taxi service that de...