Hemarthrosis Treatment: What You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesSymptomsComplicationsDiagnosisHow Do You Treat Hemarthrosis? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Symptoms Complications Diagnosis How Do You Treat Hemarthrosis? Treatment for hemarthrosis is essential since lengthy exposure to blood can damage the cartilage of your joints. This article discusses hemarthrosis and how it is treated. It also goes over the causes, symptoms, and complications of the condition. Science Photo Library / Getty Images...

January 17, 2025 · 4 min · 705 words · Sarah Collins

Hematocrit (HCT) Blood Test

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestHow Is the HCT Test Done?Interpreting ResultsCorrecting Abnormal HCT Levels Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Test How Is the HCT Test Done? Interpreting Results Correcting Abnormal HCT Levels Ahematocrit(HCT) test, also known as the packed-cell volume (PCT), measures how much of your blood consists ofred blood cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from your lungs throughout your body....

January 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1357 words · Thomas York

Hematologist: What a Blood Specialist Does

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is a Hematologist?Seeing a HematologistTests and ProceduresEducation and TrainingFinding a HematologistQuestions to Ask Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is a Hematologist? Seeing a Hematologist Tests and Procedures Education and Training Finding a Hematologist Questions to Ask A hematologist specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood. Common blood disorders that a hematologist might be required to diagnose or treat includedifferent types of anemia, bleeding disorders, genetic blood disorders, and blood cancer....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1493 words · Alisha Hudson

Hematoma vs. Bruise

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsKey DifferencesBruisesHematomasCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Key Differences Bruises Hematomas Causes Diagnosis Treatment There are differences between a hematoma vs. a bruise: A hematoma and bruise are similar in that they both occur due to trauma to a blood vessel. This article explains more about how to distinguish a hematoma from a bruise. It also covers why they occur and treatment options....

January 17, 2025 · 10 min · 2122 words · Jennifer Gonzales

Heme Iron From Meat Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk, Research Shows

Key TakeawaysConsuming animal products has been linked to a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, according to new research.One study specifically links heme iron, which is commonly found in meat, to type 2 diabetes risk.Unlike heme iron, non-heme iron from plant sources does not show the same association with increased diabetes risk.While meat provides easily absorbed heme iron, experts advise against cutting it entirely from the diet without considering overall dietary patterns and the type of meat consumed....

January 17, 2025 · 9 min · 1766 words · William Burch

Hemlock Poisoning: What to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAppearanceIs Hemlock Poisonous?SymptomsWhat to DoPreventionOutlookSimilar-Looking Plans Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Appearance Is Hemlock Poisonous? Symptoms What to Do Prevention Outlook Similar-Looking Plans Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a highlytoxic plantthat leads to potentially fatal hemlock poisoning when touched or ingested.Native to Europe and North Africa, this biennial plant in the carrot family is now found throughout the United States and every continent except Antarctica....

January 17, 2025 · 11 min · 2305 words · Adam Hall

Hemochromatosis Diet

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurposeHow the Diet WorksWhat to EatWhat to Avoid Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose How the Diet Works What to Eat What to Avoid Hemochromatosisis a genetic disorder that causes a buildup of too muchironin your body. A strict hemochromatosis diet is not usually necessary. However, understanding how dietary iron is absorbed may help to manage the condition. Excessive iron from hemochromatosis can cause severe organ and joint damage and even death....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2558 words · Connie Williams

Hemophilia Symptoms, Risk Factors, Types, and Treatment

Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder in which blood doesn’t clot normally. A person with hemophilia is missing clotting factor proteins needed to clot the blood, which leads to spontaneous bleeding or bruising. The disorder is usually inherited, but it can also be acquired. This article discusses the hemophilia, its causes, types, and common symptoms. It also discusses what you can expect during diagnosis and treatment. JPM/Image Source / Getty Images...

January 17, 2025 · 5 min · 864 words · Nicholas Christensen

Hemophobia (Fear of Blood) Signs and Coping Strategies

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is it?SymptomsDiagnosisCausesTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is it? Symptoms Diagnosis Causes Treatment Coping This article explains what hemophobia is and what causes it. It also covers how hemophobia is diagnosed and treated, along with ways to cope with the fear of blood. Verywell / Danie Drankwalter What Is Hemophobia? Hemophobia, or blood phobia, causes an irrational fear of seeing blood....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1266 words · Sonia Adams

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis Risk in Humans

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCan People Get It?SymptomsRecovery TimelineHome TreatmentComplicationsNeed for AntibioticsGut HealthPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Can People Get It? Symptoms Recovery Timeline Home Treatment Complications Need for Antibiotics Gut Health Prevention Can People Get Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis? People can get hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. The type of bacteria causing hemorrhagic gastroenteritis is a Shiga toxin-producingE. coli(STEC). Causes and Risk Factors Most of the time, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis can live in your gut without causing problems....

January 17, 2025 · 6 min · 1169 words · Nicholas Conner

Hemorrhoid Banding: What You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHemorrhoid BandingPreparationProcedureRecoveryRisksAlternative TreatmentsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Hemorrhoid Banding Preparation Procedure Recovery Risks Alternative Treatments Frequently Asked Questions Hemorrhoidsare swollen veins that develop around the anus or inside the lower rectum. If you have recurringhemorrhoidsthat cause discomfort, you may want to consider medical treatment.Surgeons use a surgical procedure called hemorrhoid banding to treat internal hemorrhoids (those located in the rectum)....

January 17, 2025 · 13 min · 2618 words · Carol Chambers

Hemorrhoidectomy: Everything You Need to Know

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypes of SurgeryPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types of Surgery Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Hemorrhoid surgery (hemorrhoidectomy) involves the surgical removal of one or morehemorrhoids. These are swollen veins in the rectum or anus that can occur either internally or externally. This surgery may be indicated when a patient’s hemorrhoids cannot be treated with medical therapies or office-based procedures, and/or if the hemorrhoid is particularly large or causing symptoms (e....

January 17, 2025 · 16 min · 3305 words · Mrs. Diane Smith

Hemorrhoids Home Remedies and OTC Treatment

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHome RemediesLifestyle ChangesOTC and Prescription DrugsWhen to Seek Medical HelpTypes of Medical TreatmentsNext in Hemorrhoids Guide7 Self-Care Tips for Coping With Hemorrhoids Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Home Remedies Lifestyle Changes OTC and Prescription Drugs When to Seek Medical Help Types of Medical Treatments Next in Hemorrhoids Guide There are many effective home remedies and over-the-counter (OTC) treatments that can relieve thesymptomsand resolve theunderlying causesof hemorrhoids....

January 17, 2025 · 8 min · 1496 words · Nicole Hale