Blood transfusion is the process of receiving blood products into one s circulation intravenously . Transfusions are used in a variety of medical conditions to replace lost components of the blood. Early transfusions used whole blood , but modern medical practice commonly uses only components of the blood, such as red blood cells , white blood cells , plasma , clotting factors , and platelets .
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I was having severe pains in my lower left quadrant of my abdomen. When it is painful, I can feel a lump sticking out. After going to multiple doctors and having a cat scan, and multiple diagnoses one surgeon figured it may be either...
In the middle of March a couple of weeks before my period was due I had brown spotting of blood for two days and stomach cramps this has only happened to me once before. When my period came at the beginning of April the first three days it was...
I have donated blood and they have sent a letter to me saying i was detected with HBS Ag+ve, And asked me to not donate blood, Can you Provide me Guideline howto deal with this and what are its symptoms and effects on body
Hi doctor.. i am 7 days passed my due period.. normally right on time.. I have had several pregnacy tests all negative.. this afternoon i have a tiny bit of pinkish blood when I wipe.. dont need a pad..
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1992 Sept First delivery after 9 months complete bed rest
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1996: renal transplant. Over a period the bones have...
Hi! I am 32 year old female with Sickle Cell Anemia. I have lower foot and ankle ulcers that have been infected over a period of time. Lately I have noticed that my groin lymph nodes on both sides are constantly swollen and painful to the touch....
Would a male, positive blood type, cause his wife, negative blood type, to have urinary tract/bladder infection due to contact during intercourse?
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Ive been on the Implanon for 4 months now, and today i've noticed i've started getting really watery blood. I bleed quiet frequently on the implanon anyway but never have had watery period type blood before. I was considering having it...
My two month old grand daughter recently died. Preliminary reports indicated an enlarge heart: Background: Two days prior to her death, the pediatrician was informed that my grand daughter was not eating and anything she attempted to take she...
Hi, my age is 36 yrs, I have got TBPCR test positive and got treatment for 9 months, (reason for infirtility).now after treatment again tested TB PCR and it came positive, what does it mean? is this not treatable?
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User : Hi, my mother has been drinking for 30 years. She is 83. Approximately 3 months ago she had a terrible experience. She vomited alot of blood and blood clots. We took her to emerg and they gave her a blood transfusion and did tests on...
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User : im 17 wks preg my midwife told me they found unknown antibodys in my blood i have to go some else what is this
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User : i had a blood transfusion in...
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User : i have a tattoo and i want to know if i can donate my blood
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User : hi i am trying for a baby but i have a huge needle phobia is there any way i can get out of having the bloods taken
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my grandma is in the hospital and we suspect that she has had a bad blood transfusion she has been unresponsive since sunday and has had a continual fever . her kidneys and bowls are shutting down and she isnt breathing at all on her own. the hospital isnt giving any straight forward answers can u please help
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Hello Doc. Im a 20 year old male having a healthy lifestyle no major diseases. Yesterday a young cousin of mine got injured pretty badly. I was the one who cleaned his wounds and applied antiseptic lotion to them. I even checked closely whether the wounds needed stitches or not. Till that instant was completely OK. But when i was walking him up...
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I am 35 years old female, height 5 5 and 190 lbs mom of 4 teens. My oldest is 18 and other 3 are 15 and 12. I stay extremely tired. Coffee doesn t help. I only drink water and 2 cups of coffee a day. I don t take energy shots, soda pops or energy drinks that s never been something I enjoy and I don t eat candy or sugar foods either . I can get...
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Hi, I have just found out that my Mother aged 61 has been diagnosed with low blood count and requires a blood transfusion . But because she is a Jehovah Witness she is refusing. Now she is always out of breath and can barly do anything. Is she going to die and is there anything I can do to stop this happening? Thank you Reagards Nami
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Hello DR. i m mukesh from india, mumbai. im age 50 male, suffering from thalassimia minor . hb -5.5. due to thallasemia i m also suffering from non-healimg bilateral foot ulcers from last 35 yrs. i hav undergone splenectomy . & skin grafting 3-times. i do not need blood transfusion . the foot ulcers are very painful , smelly & oozing. i m...
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I had a baby 7 and a half weeks ago, I had a very heavy bleed after giving birth due to my uterous not contacting back. i lost a third of my blood and had to have a blood transfusion the next day. i am fine now but since resuming having sex (3 times so far) I have noticed I am bleeding during sex . whats wrong??
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Hi, I m 20 years old. I donated my blood in January and since then my period has come more often (after only about 3 weeks). Normally I have it after 31 days. I wonder what had been wrong. Thanks for your help.
My father has AML and is being treated with blood transfusions. He is now experiencing very itchy skin, which becomes red with red spots, all over his torso. We have just seen his heamotologist who suggests he sees a dermatologist . we have tried anti histamine tabs, epiderm and betnovat, and are currently on prednisolone ,20mg. we have tried...
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HI, This query is related to my brother aged 49yrs, whose esr is 78 and all other blood reports are within range, he has also lost weight about 9kgs in past three months.
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hi i had a baby 6 months ago still no period before i had baby i had a polip and been sent for an ultrsound but havent had blood done when i had the baby i lost alot blood and was given a blood transfusion and nurse told me i had white blood count cells so there was infection sumwere i also has diarhea for 5 months can u help
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