Blood Disorders: Living With

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  • Deep Vein Thrombosis - What Happens

    01/15/08, Healthwise

    If you have symptoms of deep vein thrombosis, testing will begin immediately to determine whether you have a blood clot in your leg.

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  • Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Home Treatment

    12/23/08, Healthwise

    You can prevent or reverse folic acid deficiency anemia by eating a diet that includes foods high in folic acid, including citrus fruits, leafy green vegetables, and fortified cereals. The United States government sets dietary guideli

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  • Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Home Treatment

    05/27/08, Healthwise

    Parents are often asked to watch their newborns for signs of jaundice, which produces a yellow tint to the skin and eyes. Many mothers and their newborns leave the hospital within 48 hours of the baby's birth, often before signs of ja

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  • Hemochromatosis - Home Treatment

    04/30/07, Healthwise

    There are steps you can take at home to treat hemochromatosis.

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  • Von Willebrand's Disease - Home Treatment

    11/24/08, Healthwise

    You can take steps at home to prevent bleeding and stay healthy. Avoid certain nonprescription medicines that can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach or intestines and can interfere with normal blood clotting. Medicines to avoid

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  • Thalassemia - Home Treatment

    07/26/07, Healthwise

    If you have blood transfusions to treat your thalassemia, you need to avoid vitamins that increase iron stored by the body. Excess iron can cause serious damage to your organs. Avoid the following vitamins:

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  • Hemophilia - Home Treatment

    08/20/07, Healthwise

    Home treatment for hemophilia includes learning how to recognize when bleeding has started, administering clotting factors, eating well, and exercising regularly. Learning how to care for yourself or a child with hemophilia at home

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  • Sickle Cell Disease - Home Treatment

    12/09/08, Healthwise

    Home treatment for sickle cell disease includes steps to control pain and prevent complications of the disease. If you don't already have a home treatment plan, ask your doctor to help you develop one. Use this plan whenever symptoms

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  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Home Treatment

    02/27/08, Healthwise

    Home treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) focuses on managing phenylalanine levels throughout life.

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  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia - Home Treatment

    12/19/08, Healthwise

    If you have vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, you can take steps at home to improve your health:

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Folic Acid Deficiency Symptoms

Mild folic acid deficiency anemia may not produce any symptoms, but keep this list in mind if you suspect you might have it.

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