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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Skin necrosis

Complications Overview Articles

Hemorrhoids
The blood in the enlarged veins may form clots, and the tissue surrounding the hemorrhoids can die. Hemorrhoids with clots generally require surgical removal. Severe bleeding may also occur. Iron deficiency anemia can result from prolonged loss of...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 3, 2007
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids do not cause cancer and are rarely dangerous or life threatening. Most clear up after a few days without professional medical treatment. However, because colorectal cancer and other digestive system diseases can cause anal bleeding and...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Specific Complications Articles

Bleeding
This condition involves losing blood. This can occur internally (when blood leaks from blood vessels inside the body), externally through a natural opening (such as the vagina , mouth, or rectum), or externally through a break in the skin.
Source:ADAM
Date:April 25, 2008
Iron deficiency anemia
Anemia is a condition where red blood cells are not providing adequate oxygen to body tissues. There are many types and causes of anemia. Iron deficiency anemia is a decrease in the number of red cells in the blood caused by too little iron. (See also Iron-deficiency anemia - children. )
Source:ADAM
Date:August 28, 2007
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia can be caused by iron deficiency, folate deficiency, vitamin B 12 deficiency, and other causes. The term iron deficiency anemia means anemia that is due to iron deficiency.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Iron deficiency anemia refers to anemia that is caused by lower than normal levels of iron. This type of anemia is caused by deficient erythropoiesis, the ongoing process of the bone marrow to produce healthy red blood cells (RBCs).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Anemia can be caused by iron deficiency, folate deficiency, vitamin B 12 deficiency, and other causes. Iron deficiency anemia is due to a shortage of iron.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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