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Health Encyclopedia: Anemia Introduction

Introduction

Anemia is an abnormal reduction in red blood cells.

This photmicrograph shows normal red blood cells (RBCs) as seen in the microscope after staining.

Anemia is a global problem, at its worst in developing countries. But it is by no means absent in industrialized nations. An estimated 3.4 million Americans suffer from anemia. Anemia is not a single disease but a condition, like fever, with many possible causes and many forms. Causes of anemia include nutritional deficiencies, inherited ...

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Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies

By Sloane Miller , Health Expert

...Y here in New York City entitled: "Sorting through Celiac Disease and Food Allergies". The... Read more »

Celiac Disease: 101

By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert

What is Celiac disease (CD) and how do you know if you have it? Celiac disease is a genetic... Read more »

Suddenly Celiac

By Amy Tenderich , Health Expert

Reprinted with permission of Amy Tenderich of DiabetesMine. Back in 2003, when I was diagnosed,... Read more »

Weighing In: What Exactly is Gluten?

By Patrika Tsai , Health Expert

...leading to poor absorption of nutrients. People who have celiac disease may then have weak bones... Read more »

Diabetes and Associated Autoimmune Diseases

By Dr. Fran Cogen , Health Expert

...measured to help identify autoimmune thyroiditis. Celiac disease is an intolerance to wheat... Read more »

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Crohn's Disease: Diagnosis

The doctor will take a history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children. In children, IBD may be mistaken for an infection... Read more »

Ulcerative Colitis: Diagnosis

The doctor will take your medical history and perform a thorough physical examination. The disease is particularly difficult to diagnose in children, in whom IBD may be mistaken for an... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions

...hands and then apply it to the child. They should avoid putting DEET not only near the child's eyes and mouth, but also on the hands (since children frequently touch their faces).Wash any treated... Read more »

Brain Tumors: Primary: Treatment for Complications

...effects include high blood pressure, mood swings, increased risk of infection, stronger appetite, facial swelling, and fluid retention.Human corticotropin-releasing factor (hCRF), a naturally... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Causes

CausesCauses of infertility can be found in about 90% of infertility cases but, despite extensive tests, about 10% of couples will never know why they cannot conceive. Between 10 - 30% of cases of... Read more »

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