When a platelet count drops, it means that platelets in the blood are activated or removed from the body faster than the bone marrow can replenish...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your tough ...
Red blood cells, also called erythrocytes, contain a protein called hemoglobin. This remarkable molecule acts like a magnet for oxygen, picking it up in our lungs and releasing it to tissues and organs throughout our body. Without this constant supply of oxygen, our cells wouldn’t be able t...
Even though bleeding after sex is fairly common, that doesn't mean it's normal. If it happens once and the blood is only light spotting, it's probably not serious. But if the bleeding is heavy, it lasts for a few days, or it happens often, it could be a sign of something serious...
It’s also important to consider your alcohol consumption, as the high altitude can exacerbate the effects of alcohol. Limit your alcohol intake for the first 24 – 48 hours of your arrival. Alcohol in the blood can limit your hemoglobins’ ability to absorb oxygen and ultimately impair your ...
Some people may produce a few drops. Others may produce close to 1 teaspoon.2A person does not control how much precum is released or when it comes out. Most people do not notice or feel when precum is released. It's easy not to feel the little bit of wetness at the tip of the pe...
Hello doctor, how many weeks old is a fetus when there is a heartbeat? My wife had an ultrasound and the doctor said the fetus is 8 weeks old but there is no heartbeat and said the fetus is stillborn. What does this mean?
This article describes the common causes of a productive cough, as well as how the symptoms are treated and when it is time to see a healthcare provider. Ellen Lindner / Verywell What Are the 3 Types of Coughs? What Does Having a Productive Cough Mean?
Does osmosis play a part in any of this? Byjwal33— On Jul 15, 2010 Death by asphyxiation (because of secondary drowning) can actually occur up to 72 hours after a near-drowning incident. The 72 hour time frame exists because that is how long it can take the body to recognize a prob...
Therefore, an 'abnormal' Blood test result does not necessarily mean that there is something wrong with you. Many non-illness related factors may have an impact on your Blood test results. These include such things as the meals eaten or not eaten (fasting) in the 24 hours preceding the ...
I have had thalassemia minor my whole life with a hemoglobin around 10; however many thalassemia minors have hemoglobin that is lower. By anon329242 — On Apr 08, 2013 I am a Chinese and I too have beta TM. I discovered it only in my late 40s. I noticed that when I was young,...