Question 1

blood disorders .what conditions cuase blood to be thin, genteic/disease.is it liver, bones?alcohol intolerant,always have been.what test is needed?

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Too general: This would take a textbook to answer. Dozens of common genetic diseases make blood less prone to clot; and there are hundreds of causes of anemia alone. You're fortunate that alcohol does not agree with you, but this is unconnected. If you've been told you have "thin blood", demand a scientific diagnosis. Best wishes.

Question 2

what is blood disorder and the symptoms?

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Many possible causes: Blood disorder refers to many conditions. In the blood we have red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and all kinds of antibodies. A disorder could be to due any one of these being out of balance. Each one of them has dozens of potential abnormalities. Check with your doctor on exactly what disorder they are talking about.

Question 3

please tell me what a blood disorder is?

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Vague term!: It does not tell you anymore than saying that your blood is not entirely normal. The next thing to do is to find out what is wrong ? and in which blood cells is there a disorder???? It can be in Red cells, white cells or in your platelets(3 main cell types found in our blood)

Question 4

describe the features of a blood disorder.?

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A general question: Blood consists of cells and fluid (plasma). Cells are of 3 general types: white blood cells (which fight infection), red blood cells (which carry oxygen), and platelets (which initiate blood clots). Plasma carries proteins, such as antibodies, and nutrients. A disturbance of any component of the above constitutes a blood disorder. Anemia is the commonest disorder with many causes.

Question 5

do blood disorders run in the family?

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Depends: Many do: sickle cell, thalassemia, clotting disorders associated with protein c or s deficiency, and many others.  There are other blood disorders, usually acquired (antiphospholipid syndrome) that are not.  So a definivite answer requires knowing what type of blood disorder.

Question 6

could i donate blood with a blood disorder?

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Better to avoid : After donating you may develop more problems. Also the receptor may not get the needed constituents of your blood - the cellular part or the plasma part(rich in clotting factors which we needs in special circumstances ) . Hence it is better to avoid donating

Question 7

what are symptoms of blood disorder or leukemia?

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It varies a lot: There are many blood disorders, some benign(anemias), others are cancerous(leukemia or lymphoma). Symptoms vary according to the diagnosis. In general, weakness, fevers, bleeding, swollen lymph nodes and poor appetite are common symptoms.

Question 8

can a blood disorder keep me from joining the military?

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Possibly: "Current or history of coagulation defects (286) to include, but not limited to von Willebrand’s Disease (286.4), idiopathic thrombocytopenia (287) , or Henoch-Schönlein Purpura (287.0), is disqualifying. Leukopenia. Current or history of diagnosis of any form of chronic or recurrent agranulocytosis and/or leukopenia (288.0) is disqualifying."

Question 9

what are rare blood disorders?

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MANY: There are many rare blood disorders, too many to catalogue here. Aplastic anemia, hairy cell leukemia, are just 2.

Question 10

how can rare blood disorders be treated?

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See a hematologist: Without knowing the kind of rare blood disorder the general answer is to see a hematologist.

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