Blood Disorders: Living With

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  • Folic Acid Deficiency Anemia - Home Treatment

    03/02/07, 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 gui

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  • Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) - Home Treatment

    06/02/06, 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 jau

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  • Iron Deficiency Anemia - Home Treatment

    05/07/07, Healthwise

    If you have iron deficiency anemia, talk with your doctor about taking iron supplement pills and eating foods high in iron. You may be able to prevent iron deficiency anemia by following the recommended dietary allowance

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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

    11/29/06, 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 avo

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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 hom

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  • Sickle Cell Disease - Home Treatment

    01/19/07, Healthwise

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

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  • Phenylketonuria (PKU) - Home Treatment

    04/05/06, Healthwise

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

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  • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia - Home Treatment

    03/09/07, Healthwise

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

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