Michele B. KaufmanJohn Wiley & Sons, LtdDialysis & TransplantationMichele B., Kaufman. (2007) Hemoglobin levels in CKD: What's the correct level?. Dialysis & Transplantation 36 , 236-237 /Michele B. Kaufman. (2007) Hemoglobin levels in CKD: What's the correct level?. Dialysis & Transplantation 36 , 236-237 /Michele B.Kaufman. (2...
What causes decreased blood flow to the kidneys?Question:What causes decreased blood flow to the kidneys?Blood Flow and Kidneys:There are two ways that blood flows into the kidneys. First, blood is delivered to the tissues through the renal arteries. Second, blood passes through the kidneys via...
What causes elevated creatinine levels in the kidneys? What causes inflammation around the kidneys? What is the differential diagnosis associated with glucose in the urine? What causes decreased blood flow to the kidneys? What could cause a blockage in the bladder?
If doctors suspect any kind of anemia that causes decreased monocyte levels, they may check theaverage concentration of hemoglobin (MCHC) in your blood cellsor check youraverage red blood cell size(RDW). For more information on how to resolve a vitamin B12 deficiency, please read my article on...
Women who are pregnant and are on menstruation have low hemoglobin levels. Other causes of low hemoglobin levels are; if the body does not produce enough red blood cells in conditions such as aplastic anemia (a blood condition where the bone marrow cannot produce enough blood cells), intake ...
In women, diabetes can cause sexual problems including vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, decreased libido, and lack of sexual arousal and orgasm. Over-the-counter lubricants can sometimes help. Men and women with diabetes should talk to their doctor if they experience any sexual symptoms due to...
It is a form of low hemoglobin due to the destruction of red blood cells, increased hemoglobin catabolism, decreased levels of hemoglobin, and an increase in efforts of bone marrow to regenerate products. Can iron deficiency cause hemolytic anemia? count may point to hemolytic anemia. A lower ...
“Most commonly people are told that having an A1c of 5.6 – 5.8% should be considered normal, but these levels already put you in the second highest category for brain shrinkage! I believe that, based on this information, we should strive to keep our A1
What causes GDM?The cause of GDM is not known. Hormones made by the placenta may cause insulin resistance. Insulin helps move sugar out of the blood to be used for energy. Insulin resistance means your pancreas makes insulin, but your body cannot use it. As the placenta grows, more of ...
If your baby is born on the smaller side, falling into a lower baby birth weight percentile, their temperature, glucose levels, and hemoglobin levels may be closely monitored by their healthcare provider. Your baby may need a longer stay in the hospital, depending on how small they are. You...