Blood Diseases

Blood disorders can affect any of the three main components of blood.

Blood disorders can affect any of the three main components of blood:

• Red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the body's tissues

• White blood cells, which fight infections

• Platelets, which help blood to clot

Blood disorders can also affect the liquid portion of blood, called plasma.

Treatments and prognosis for blood diseases vary, depending on the blood condition and its severity.

Blood, which is essential for life, is composed of different types of cells with specific functions — red blood cells transport oxygen through the body, white blood cells defend against infection and platelets help control bleeding. These cells are made in bone marrow, so well-functioning bone marrow is necessary for healthy blood.

White blood Cells diseases include:

Apalstic anemia

Hypersplenism

Tuberculosis

HIV

Leukemia

Lupus

Lymphoma

Myelokathexis

Myelodysplastic syndrome

Rheumatoid Arthritis etc

Disease of Red blood cells (RBC's) including:

Pernicious anemia

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Sickle Cell anemia

Anemia of chronic Diseases

Aplastic anemia

Malaria

Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

Polycythemia vera

Diseases of Platelets include:

Hemophilia A,B&C

Essential Thrombocytemia

Thrombotic Thrombocytenic Purpura.

Von Willebrand Diseases

Idiopathic Thrombocytenic Purpura

Diseases of Plasma Include:

Deep Vain Thrombosis

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Hypercogulable State

Van Willebrand Diseases