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Splenomegaly is an enlargement of the spleen beyond its normal size.
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Immune hemolytic anemia is a disorder characterized by anemia due to premature destruction of red blood cells by the immune system.
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Bacteria are prokaryotes (unicellular organisms with no membrane-enclosed nucleus) with simple structures that typically range in size from about 0.5 to 20 micrometers.
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The bacterium Heliobacter pylori is the only one that can survive inside the human stomach. It causes gastritis and ulcers, but is generally treatable with a combination of antibiotics.
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Cat scratch disease is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria bartonella. It is believed to be transmitted by cat scratches, bites, or exposure to cat saliva. This leads to swelling of the lymph nodes ( lymphadenopathy ) near the site of the scratch or bite.
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Cat-scratch disease is an uncommon infection that typically results from a cat ' s scratch or bite. Most sufferers experience only moderate discomfort and find that their symptoms clear up without any lasting harm after a few weeks or months.
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Detailed information on cat scratch disease, including symptoms and treatment
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Detailed information on cat scratch disease, including symptoms and treatment
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Cat-scratch disease is an uncommon infection that typically results from a cat ' s scratch or bite. Most sufferers experience only moderate discomfort and find that their symptoms clear up without any lasting harm after a few weeks or months.
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Cirrhosis is the result of chronic liver disease that causes scarring of the liver and liver dysfunction. This often has many complications, including accumulation of fluid in the abdomen ( ascites ), bleeding disorders ( coagulopathy ), increased pressure in the blood vessels of the liver (portal hypertension ), and confusion or a change in the level of consciousness ( hepatic encephalopathy ).
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Cirrhosis is a chronic, degenerative disease in which normal liver cells are damaged and are then replaced by scar tissue. Cirrhosis changes the structure of the liver and the blood vessels that nourish it.
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Understanding CirrhosisThe LiverThe liver is a large organ in the upper right part of the abdominal cavity. A healthy liver metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
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The term " cirrhosis " was first used by Ren e La e nnec (1781-1826) to describe the abnormal liver color of individuals with alcohol-induced liver disease. The word cirrhosis comes from the Greek word kirrhos , the name for a yellowish-brown color.
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Cirrhosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the liver in which normal liver cells are damaged and then replaced by scar tissue. There are different types of cirrhosis that could afflict a person.
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Detailed information on cirrhosis, chronic liver disease, and fibrosis, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Treating CirrhosisAn evaluation helps your doctor find the cause of your liver problem. You may have a health history, an exam, and some tests.
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My 75-year-old father has cirrhosis of the liver due to alcoholism. He also has type 2 diabetes. How will the cirrhosis affect his diabetes?
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Hemolytic anemia is a condition of an inadequate number of circulating red blood cells ( anemia ) caused by premature destruction of red blood cells. There are a number of specific types of hemolytic anemia, which are described individually.
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Detailed information on aplastic anemia, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on aplastic anemia, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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Red blood cells (erythrocytes) transport oxygen and carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, maintain a normal acid-base balance, and determine how thick or thin the blood is. Hemolytic anemia refers to the premature, increased destruction of erythrocytes.
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Red blood cells have a normal life span of approximately 90-120 days, at which time the old cells are destroyed and replaced by the body ' s natural processes. Hemolytic anemia is a disorder in which the red blood cells are destroyed prematurely.
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A set of related cancers that form in the bone marrow and other blood-producing organs. Leukemia is named after the leukocytes, white blood cells which mutate before maturity and become cancerous.
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Detailed information on leukemia, including causes, stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Leukemia is a group of bone marrow diseases involving an uncontrolled increase in white blood cells (leukocytes). For information about a specific type of leukemia, see the following: Hairy cell leukemia Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) Acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) See also leukemia resources .
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Leukemia is a cancer that starts in the organs that make blood, namely the bone marrow and the lymph system. Depending on specific characteristics, leukemia can be divided into two broad types: acute and chronic.
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What Is Leukemia?Cancer occurs when cells in the body begin changing in ways that aren't normal.
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Stages of LeukemiaLeukemia is different from other types of cancer. Most cancers begin as a tumor and spread to other parts of the body.
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I've Just Been Told I Have Leukemia You have just been told, "You have leukemia." With these 3 words, you may feel that your world has stopped.
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Leukemia Risk FactorsCertain factors can make one person more likely to get leukemia than another person. These are called risk factors.
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Leukemia PreventionThere is no sure way to prevent leukemia. In fact, most people with leukemia have no known risk factors.
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Leukemia SymptomsNormal white blood cells help the body fight infections. Because leukemia cells are abnormal, they do not function as normal cells do.
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The Types of LeukemiaThe cells that were removed for your biopsy are looked at more closely during special tests. These tests help tell what kind of leukemia you have.
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Detailed overview of leukemia, including types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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What to Know About Radiation Therapy for LeukemiaThis treatment uses strong X-rays to kill leukemia cells. For leukemia, this treatment is most often used after a hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
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How Your Doctor Does a Biopsy to Check for LeukemiaIf your doctor thinks you might have leukemia, you will have a special kind of biopsy. For it, your doctor needs a small sample of bone marrow and bone.
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Do What You Can to Ease Symptoms of Leukemia and Side Effects of Treatment You will likely have physical concerns since your leukemia may cause symptoms and you may have side effects from your treatment. In this section, you’ll learn more about ho...
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Detailed information on leukemia in childhood, including symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment
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What to Know About Targeted Therapies for LeukemiaTargeted therapy is a new type of treatment for some types of leukemia. It’s designed to "see" a certain change in a cancer cell.
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Leukemia Screening/Early DetectionNo standard screening process exists for detecting early stage leukemia. Doctors often detect chronic leukemia during routine blood count checks or screening tests, such as those conducted when a person seeks empl...
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Understanding the Goals of Treatment for LeukemiaLeukemia can be treated. Your treatment depends on all these things.The type of leukemia you haveThe phase or stage of your leukemiaYour age and general healthTreatment can control the leukemia.
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Detailed information on leukemia in childhood, including symptoms, staging, diagnosis, and treatment
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What Tests Help My Doctor Find Leukemia?To find out whether you have leukemia, your doctor does a physical examination and other tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LeukemiaListed below are some frequently asked questions about leukemia.Q: What is leukemia?A:Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells.
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Can I Bem Cured of Leukemia?It’s normal to worry about what leukemia will mean for you and your family.
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What Happens to Your Blood When You Have LeukemiaThe hallmark of leukemia is often an increase in the number of white blood cells. It’s ironic that mass production of white blood cells--your body’s infection fighters--actually causes you harm.
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Understanding Clinical Trials for LeukemiaA clinical trial is when a new treatment is tested. It tests treatments that may work better or cause fewer problems than current treatments.
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Common Side Effects After Targeted Therapy for LeukemiaIf you are having targeted therapy, your healthcare team will explain its side effects and help you manage them.Potential Side Effects of Monoclonal TherapyHere are the main side effects of mo...
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Tips for Telling Your Healthcare Team How You Feel During Treatment for LeukemiaTreating your leukemia to get the best results is important. But your quality of life also matters.
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Tips for Feeling Your Best During Treatment for LeukemiaWhen you are being treated for leukemia, you will likely have side effects from that treatment and also, perhaps, symptoms of the disease itself. For instance, the leukemia itself can cause s...
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How You Take Targeted Therapy for LeukemiaHow you get targeted therapy depends on the kind you get.How You Take Monoclonal TherapyYou get monoclonal therapy by intravenous (IV) needle or under the skin 3 times a week. You won’t need to stay in a h...
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How You Can Get Radiation Therapy for LeukemiaOnce your radiation oncologist has mapped out your treatment plan, aradiation therapisttreats you. There are a few ways to do that.External radiation to your whole body.This is calledtotal body irradia...
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What to Know About Surgery for LeukemiaSurgery can do little to treat leukemia. For chronic leukemia, though, it is helpful in some cases.
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Statistics About LeukemiaSome people use statistics to try to figure out their chances of getting cancer or of being cured. Statistics show what happens with large groups of people.
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Where to Find Support for LeukemiaDealing with these feelings is often easier as you learn more about your disease and get support. Doctors, nurses, and other members of your healthcare team can answer questions about your concerns.
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Follow-Up Appointments Matter During Treatment for LeukemiaMany side effects of treatment are not serious. They end once the treatment ends.
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Common Side Effects After Radiation Therapy for LeukemiaRadiation affects normal cells as well as cancer cells. It may cause side effects.
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Common Side Effects After Chemotherapy for LeukemiaSide effects of chemotherapy depend upon the type and amount of drugs you take. They vary from person to person.
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What to Know About Complementary, Integrative, and Alternative Care for LeukemiaYou may have heard a lot about alternative or complementary care. These are a group of practices and products that are not yet thought of as a part of standard medicin...
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Common Side Effects After a Stem Cell Transplant for LeukemiaYou and your doctor will talk all about stem cell transplants and their side effects before you have it done. After this treatment, you will have a weakened immune system.
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Tests You May Need Once You Know You Have LeukemiaOnce you know you have leukemia, your doctor will likely do more tests. Most people need more than one.What the Tests Show Your DoctorHere’s what your doctor is trying to learn from these tests.Con...
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Leukemia: Supportive Care for Acute PatientsWhen many people think of cancer care, they may think of traditional treatments such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. These treatments are used to get rid of cancer cells in the body.
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Parasites are organisms that live inside humans or other organisms who act as hosts. They are dependent on their hosts because they are unable to produce food or energy for themselves.
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A virus is an infectious agent, often highly host-specific, consisting of genetic material surrounded by a protein coat. Viruses infect virtually every life form, including humans, animals, plants, fungi , and bacteria .
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Viruses are familiar from the common diseases they cause: colds and flu, for instance. But what are they, and how do they cause sickness?
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