(can indicate internal bleeding and can lead to life-threatening anemia ) distended abdomen (can be a sign of bloat or other abdominal emergencies) labored breathing or blue or purple tongue color (often due to heart or lung problems that need urgent medical attention) stomach upset ( vomiting...
When blood is not an option: factors affecting survival after the use of a hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier in 54 patients with life-threatening anemia. Anesth Analg 2010;110: 685-93.Mackenzie CF, et al: When blood is not an option: Factors affecting survival after the use of a...
Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection1. It has a high mortality rate of 6 million per year worldwide, and a healthcare cost of over 16 billion dollars in the USA alone2,3,4. Figure 1A shows the standard medical features and ass...
Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a rare thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) with a genetic predisposition. Like other TMAs, it presents clinically with thrombocytopenia and microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, which is accompanied by disruption of at least one organ system. We present a case...
At 3 months, those receiving DAPT were more likely to experience a primary end point event (death, MI, stroke/TIA, or major/life-threatening bleeding) than those receiving aspirin alone (15.3 vs. 7.2%; P = 0.065), driven primarily by increased major and minor bleeding [133]. This is ...
Pregnancy provokes life-threatening episodes, preeclampsia, hemolysis elevated liver enzymes low platelets, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia (MAHA) and end-stage renal disease. Additionally, complement dysregulation and, with aHUS, affects fetal and maternal outcomes. Pregnancy-associated aHUS results in a...
Anemia Bleeding Chemo also can cause liver and kidney damage. If your side effects are severe, you may need a lower dose, or to stop treatment completely. Reckamp says many people can predict how they’re going to feel on certain days and plan around it. And since chemo is given in cy...
Before you bandage, you'll want to clean scrapes or wounds. Antiseptic wipes or sprays are handy for cleaning injuries when there's no clean water nearby. Sterile water or saline, such as contact lens saline solution, is good to have for flushing out eye injuries and can be used on other...
One of the main symptoms of colon cancer is rectal bleeding. However, noticing blood in the toilet bowl is usually not a life-threatening situation. In a 2005study, 96% of patients who came to their doctor with rectal bleeding did not have cancer. ...
Wear compression stockings as they will help in blood circulation.(5) Conclusion If you notice the symptoms of orthostatic hypotension even after you make changes in your diet, then consult your doctor immediately. Untreated hypotension can lead to severe, life-threatening diseases....