Your condition: Blood disorders
Whether you're suffering from one of these, worried about them or just want more info, click on the conditions below to find out all you need to know.
Anaemia - lack of iron in the blood
Cholesterol
Diabetes
Gilbert's syndrome - a harmless condition which can affect the pigment in your blood
High blood pressure
HIV and AIDS
Leukaemia - cancer of the blood
Myeloma - rare cancer of the white blood cells
Nephrotic syndrome - a kidney infection where protein leaks from your blood into your urine
Sickle cell disease - a inherited disease which mainly affects people from African, Asian, South American, Middle and Far East, Mediterranean and Caribbean descent
Systemic-lupus-erythematosus - an immune system disorder which can lead to joint and muscle pain
Transient ischaemic attack - a tiny blood clot which can cause a 'mini stroke' but only for about 24 hours
Thalassaemia - an inherited disorder that affects your red blood cells
Giant cell arteritis - swelling of blood vessels which can cause headaches and blurred vision
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Read on for more body parts and conditions:
- Skin disorders
- Head, face and mouth disorders
- Throat and chest disorders
- Problems with the torso, arms and hands
- Intimate and women's health
- Back problems
- Stomach and digestive system disorders
- Leg problems
- Feet problems
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- Are home test kits worth it? Get the facts
- 10 symptoms you should never ignore
- Can't get to the doctors? Find out who else could help
- Allergic to certain foods? Diabetic? Have a look at our diets for conditions
- What you should eat to stay healthy or try one of our healthy eating diets
- If you lack energy or have trouble getting around try one of our easy exercises to suit your age and body
- Need more energy? Find out what foods could give you a boost
By Vicky Woollaston
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