Question 1

does any doctor here know what the genetic change is that causes hemoglobinemia?

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Many causes: Hemoglobinemia is not a disease per se. It means free hemoglobin in blood, which can happen from any reason that causes lysis of red cells, such as sickle cell disease, hemolytic transfusion reaction, septicemia with clostrial bacteria, drug reactions, especially in people deficient in G6PD enzyme and more.

Question 2

what is hemoglobinemia?

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Free Hb in blood: Hemoglobin is normally contained in red cells. if red cells breakdown and release hemoglobin the presence of free hemoglobin in blood is called hemoglobinemia.

Question 3

what are the signs and symptoms of hemoglobinemia?

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Underlying disorder: Hemoglobinemia is not a primary disorder, but a manifestation of many disease and the symptoms are determined by the underlying cause.

Question 4

what cause bp?

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Multiple factors: The heart pumps blood under pressure into the arteries. The higher the resistance to flow the higher the pressure. Thus both the pressure generated by the heart and the resistance from the arteries determine the pressure. Hormones, kidney function, blood volume (salt related), the autonomic nervous system, etc. All regulate this process and can be responsible for abnormalities of blood pressure.

Question 5

what causes add?

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Don't really know: The actual cause of adhd is really unknown. Spect scans have been able to show abnormalities in the frontal lobe of those with adhd, but this doesn't explain cause. It is believed to be a chemical, rather than purely a behavioral disorder. Theories on cause are endless from diet, genetics, vitamin deficiency, toxin exposure, fetus development, etc.

Question 6

cause of headche?

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Depends: It greatly depends on the type of headache you have, location, quality, associated symptoms, etc, etc.

Question 7

what cause dyspenia?

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Short of breath: Dyspnea can be caused by anything that prevents taking a full, effective breath. Causes  include obesity, illness, neuromuscular disorders such as ms, smoking, etc.

Question 8

what causes nightmare?

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Nightmares: Nightmares can be associated with another sleep disorder. Many other factors can trigger nightmares, including:
stress, trauma, scary books and movies, bedtime snacks, illness, medications, and substance abuse.

Question 9

what could cause spasms?

Accepted Answer

Many things: There are many causes of muscle spasms including muscle injury, electrolyte imbalance, spinal cord injury/disease and brain injury. There are a number of disorders of the brain that can cause spasticity as well.  There are many other causes as well.

Question 10

what causes shocking pains

Accepted Answer

Nerve irritation: Usually "electric shock" type pains have a component of nerve irritation involved.

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