G6PD Deficiency
G6PD deficiency is an inherited disorder. Lack of the enzyme G6PD means that red blood cells can be damaged and destroyed when the person is exposed to some chemicals (including some medicines) or during some infections. This can lead to moderate ... [... more]
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Childhood leukaemia
Acute leukaemia develops when white blood cells grow out of control and continue to divide but do not mature. Because they are immature they do not carry out the normal work of white cells, increasing the risk of infection [... more]
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Spleen explained
The major functions of the spleen include removing abnormal blood cells and making components of the immune system. Since the spleen is involved in so many bodily functions, it is vulnerable to a range of disorders. The spleen is located on the ... [... more]
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Splenomegaly explained
Splenomegaly means enlargement of the spleen. This abdominal organ removes old and abnormal blood cells and contributes immune system components, including antibodies. Causes of splenomegaly include leukaemia, Hodgkin's disease, thalassaemia and ... [... more]
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Blood count
The full blood count (FBC) test looks for abnormalities in the blood, such as unusually high or low numbers of blood cells. Blood cells include red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. Many conditions can cause an abnormal blood ... [... more]
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Anaemia - Better Health Channel.
Anaemia is a deficiency in the number or quality of red blood cells. Lack of iron is common in anaemic people. Symptoms include tiredness, breathlessness and pale skin. Treatment may include iron supplements. Pernicious anaemia may require ... [... more]
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Bone marrow
Bone marrow, a soft substance inside bone cavities, makes blood cells. Diseases of the bone marrow such as leukaemia, aplastic anaemia and reticulum cell sarcoma of bone tend to upset the making of blood cells. In some cases, a bone marrow ... [... more]
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Leukaemia - Better Health Channel.
Leukaemia is a cancer of blood-forming cells. Blood cells are made in the bone marrow, the spongy part in the centre of the bone. Leukaemia causes large numbers of white blood cells to be made. There are different types of leukaemia. Most ... [... more]
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Thalassaemia
Thalassaemia is a genetic disorder that affects the production of haemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying protein in red blood cells. Without ongoing treatment, thalassaemia causes severe anaemia and death. There is no cure, but treatment includes ... [... more]
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Immune system - Better Health Channel.
The immune system fights infection from bacteria, viruses and other microbes. It is made up of specialised cells that move through blood and tissue. The white blood cells that make up the immune system are made in the bone marrow. Problems of the ... [... more]
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