Question 1

is it safe to give blood with mitochodria myopathy muscular dystrophy?

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Yes but: It is a genetic not transmitted disorder which is  quite rare, but unfortunately many genetic disorders though not transmitted except possibly to offspring are often refused as donors at most blood banks. I know, because I have one (hemochromatosis). It`s no reflection on you.

Question 2

patient suffers from myopathy. and always large amount white mucus is present in stool . and sometimes blood like also comes.

Accepted Answer

These symptoms: ARE NOT due to MYOPATHY!! You need an evaluation by your Health Care Professional or a Gastroenterologist!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 3

can you donate blood if you have a metabolic myopathy and elevated creatine kinase?

Accepted Answer

If you are otherwise: fit. An elevated creatine kinase, per se, is not contraindication to blood donation. However, there are a number of other screening issues that need to be satisfied before you may donate blood.
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Question 4

i am 31 year old male. have been experiencing leg pain for about 10 months. manageable except when walking long distance or exercising. i have gotten emg and a bunch of blood tests. all normal. now waiting to get biopsy. very afraid of myopathy.

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Biopsy: It sounds like you will have extensive workup trying to rule out myopathy. The history suggests exercise induced myalgia, but work up should help in further delineating a diagnosis. Muscle weakness, more than pain is commonly described in myopathies.

Question 5

taking pitavastatine(livalo )2mg lipid profile is good except for high triglycerides (356mg/dl) also blood sugar is borderline fbs(156), hba1c(6.57) , what is the management here and what lipid drug can lowertg without causing myopathy & affectingbs?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. The issue you described requires a multifaceted approach of diet, exercise, medication , weight loss, diabetes management etc, that is not practical to address in this forum.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

i have a fast resting heart rate and low blood pressure.  does this mean my heart is not efficient?  could i have heart trouble  valve or myopathy?

Accepted Answer

? POTS: Although there is very little other information, you could possibly have paroxysmal orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. The increase in heart rate would in particular occur upon standing. This can be accompanied by associated decrease in blood pressure - with lightheadedness, fatigue, excessive thirst. If chronic, can prompt cold extremities, shortness of breath, headache, restless sleep, GI symptom.

Question 7

what part(s) of the body does having too many red blood cells damage?

Accepted Answer

CNs and GI systems: Excessive red cells in newborns can cause increase chance for sluggish circulation, blood clots in internal organs including brain intestines etc. Usually it is because of increased thickness of blood (viscosity).

Question 8

what are fat blood cells?

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Fat blood cells: = lipids in blood.

Question 9

what do these blood cells do?

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Fight infection: They do many things. The granulocytes are the first line of defense and fight infection. The red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the entire body and the platelets help blood clot and repair leaks that often occur in blood vessels. All 3 cell lines originate in the bone marrow and enter the blood stream when they are mature.

Question 10

how do blood cells receive oxygen?

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See below: The air we breathe in has about 21% oxygen. It reaches deep in the lung and permeates the lining of the lung and blood vessels and dissolves in the liquid part of blood. From the liquid part of blood, it binds hemoglobin in the red cells. The red cells carry the oxygen for use by all organs in the body.
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Is it safe to give blood with mitochodria myopathy muscular dystrophy?

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Patient suffers from myopathy. and always large amount white mucus is present in stool . and sometimes blood like also comes.

A member asked:

Can you donate blood if you have a metabolic myopathy and elevated creatine kinase?

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I am 31 year old male. have been experiencing leg pain for about 10 months. manageable except when walking long distance or exercising. i have gotten emg and a bunch of blood tests. all normal. now waiting to get biopsy. very afraid of myopathy.

A member asked:

Taking pitavastatine(livalo )2mg lipid profile is good except for high triglycerides (356mg/dl) also blood sugar is borderline fbs(156), hba1c(6.57) , what is the management here and what lipid drug can lowertg without causing myopathy & affectingbs?

A member asked:

I have a fast resting heart rate and low blood pressure. does this mean my heart is not efficient? could i have heart trouble valve or myopathy?

A member asked:

What part(s) of the body does having too many red blood cells damage?

A member asked:

What are fat blood cells?

A member asked:

What do these blood cells do?

A member asked:

How do blood cells receive oxygen?

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