Blood Disorders: A Painful Disease Amanda Adkins HCA 240 David Rodvien October 13, 2012 Table of Contents Introduction Major Components and Functions of the Blood Lily's Story Davon's Story Spencer's Story Conclusion Blood is a specialized body fluid that is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients, fighting infections, forming blood clots to prevent
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going to discuss the topic of blood disorders. I am going to explain iron deficiency and anemia, sickle cell anemia and thrombocytopenia. I am going to describe each disorder, the cause, and symptoms of patients in scenarios and how to prevent the disease. I am also going to discuss the purpose of plasma, red blood cells and platelets. Plasma is the fluid that is in the blood stream outside of cells. Plasma helps to protect someone from infections or blood disorders. Blood plasma is collected by
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study conducted by the Journal of Pediatric Hematology Oncology, approach oriented and avoidance coping strategies were effective in dealing with youth that had SCD. Approach-oriented coping strategies included emotional expression, relaxation, disease management strategies, planning and setting routines, seeking help from the medical team, acceptance, emotion-focused support and problem focused & solving support. These youth and their parents reported stressors such as bedwetting, medical complications
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and hot dogs, and drinks only artificial fruit punch. Amy has symptoms that suggest that she has 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. According to the website www.drkoop.com, “the causes of iron deficiency are too little iron in the diet, poor absorption
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transport oxygen from the lungs to the cells within our body, and it removes carbon dioxide waste from the cells before it goes to the lungs. There are components in our blood that protect our body from getting diseases. The blood will recognize, and engulf microorganisms and foreign molecules that it finds in our blood. The other components of blood will transport metabolic waste from the cells to the kidneys, it will take nutrients from the digestive system to the cells, and blood will transport hormones
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elements within the body. Blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, and platelets. Blood is vital to the body functioning correctly, and it is important to understand that there are many types of blood disorders that can cause people to get sick. While there are many different types of blood disorders out there, this paper is going to cover three which are, anemia, sickle cell, and thrombocytopenia. Also, a review of plasma, red blood cells, and platelets to give a better understand of blood disorders
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The genetic disorder is called sickle cell anemia. Sickle cell anemia affects the blood but more specifically the red blood cells. People who have this get it from the gene that causes hemoglobin s. When you have hemoglobin s it means that your red blood cells do not have enough oxygen in them. When the red blood cells do not have enough oxygen they are shaped differently than normal red blood cells. The kind of mutation that causes sickle cell anemia is called a point mutation. When you have a point
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artificial fruit punch. Lily has iron deficiency anemia. In Lily’s case I believe that she has anemia. This is a condition that can develop if and when your body fails to receive healthy red blood cells. The red blood cells are the main transporters for which the organs get oxygen, red blood cells will also be deficient in hemoglobin without this transporter too. This can cause Lily’s body not to get enough oxygen. Some symptoms of anemia can be fatigue, this happens from lack of oxygen to the
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Iron deficiency anemia is a condition where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Iron deficiency is also known as too little iron. Lily’s body needs iron to produce hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of the red blood cells that give blood its red color. Hemoglobin also carries oxygenated blood to the body. That is the main reason why Lily is tired all the time. Vegetarians, frequent blood donators, infants and children, and women are all risk factors for iron deficiency anemia
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CV+ Blood What happens in MI- A heart attack (myocardial infarction) is usually caused by a blood clot, which stops the blood flowing to a part of your heart muscle. You should call for an ambulance immediately if you develop severe chest pain. Treatment with a clot-busting medicine or an emergency procedure to restore the blood flow through the blocked blood vessel are usually done as soon as possible. This is to prevent or minimise any damage to your heart muscle. Other treatments help to ease
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