blood disorders

Insulinoma is a tumor in the pancreas that produces too much insulin, causing a decrease in blood glucose leading to hypoglycemia. Symptoms of insulinoma Individuals with insulinoma may present with symptoms such as: Headache, mental confusion, changes in vision, feeling of weakness and mood disorders

The main causes of hyperkalemia are related to kidney problems, such as kidney failure, malignant renal neoplasia or interstitial nephritis, which cause blood potassium levels to be higher than normal because potassium is not eliminated in the urine, accumulating in the blood. In addition, hyperkalemia may also be caused by: Food with excess salt and potassium, such as snacks and snacks; Excessive use of antihypertensive drugs without medical advice; Bumps, wounds and severe burns; Bleeding from the stomach or intestines; Type 1 diabetes; Heart failure or liver cirrhosis

Hematology is the part of medicine intended for the study of blood. It aims to know all the constituent elements of blood such as red blood cells, leukocytes and platelets, study how they are produced and in which organs, including the bone marrow, spleen and lymph nodes. Besides studying the blood with its normal characteristics, it also studies all the alterations and blood disorders that originate serious diseases

Glycosimeter is a small device to measure glucose in the bloodstream. Some brands that market this device are Roche, Breeze and One touch ultra and Bayer. How to use the meter They are all easy to use because it contains instructions on how to use the meter and the indications of the ideal amount of glucose in the blood, as well as the values ​​representing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. In

Lack of vitamin A in the body can cause a disease known as night blindness or even lead to permanent blindness. Other symptoms of vitamin A deficiency are hardening of the lining of the lungs, intestines and urinary tract, as well as increased skin susceptibility to infections such as mycoses. In some cases the anemia can be explained by the lack of vitamin A in the diet and in these cases the increase in the intake of foods rich in vitamin A is a strategy to treat the anemia and not properly the ingestion of larger quantities of foods rich in iron

Blackfan-Diamond syndrome is an inherited disease, characterized by anemia, usually diagnosed within the first 2 years of life. The main symptoms of the disease are pallor, discomfort to breathe, fatigue, malaise, developmental delay and heart disease. Children usually have short necks and short stature

Polygllobulin is a rare chronic disease characterized by excess red blood cells produced by the bone marrow. This exaggerated production increases blood viscosity, causing circulation problems, tiredness, headaches, dizziness, ringing in the ears, blurred vision, drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, excessive sweating and burning sensation at the extremities of the body