Search Results for: Hemophilia

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  What Is Hemophilia?

  May 8, 2016

  Hemophilia is a rare disorder that prevents blood from clotting normally. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and causes of hemophilia.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

  Categorized as: Cancer Care, Family Health

  Tagged with: blood disorder, Hemophilia, hemophilia A, hemophilia b

  

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  What Is a Bruise and When to Get It Checked Out

  April 24, 2022

  You probably get bruises all the time, but sometimes a bruise or blood spot can be more serious. Find out when you should see a doctor.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: blood spots, bruises, clotting disorders, injuries

  

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  How to Stop a Nosebleed

  June 6, 2023

  Most nosebleeds come from the blood vessels in the front part of the nose. Learn how to treat a bloody nose with these steps.Read More

  Medically Reviewed by UPMC

  Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: heavy nosebleeds, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, tumors

  

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  3 Heart and Vascular Conditions You Don’t Want for Christmas This Year

  December 22, 2015

  Would you believe there are actual medical conditions called Christmas Disease, Nutcracker Syndrome, and Grinch Syndrome? Discover the symptoms of each!Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute

  Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health, Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: Christmas, christmas disease, grinch syndrome, heart conditions, hemophilia b, infographic, nutcracker syndrome, postular orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, pots, rare diseases, vascular compression, winter

  

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  First-Time Blood Donors: Someone Just Your Type Needs You!

  February 19, 2015

  First-Time Blood Donors: Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Your pint-size donation can save up to three lives. Learn more!Read More

  Medically Reviewed by Trauma & Emergency Medicine

  Categorized as: Living and Wellness

  Tagged with: American Red Cross, blood donations, blood donor, blood-borne infections, hepatitis B, HIV, plasma, platelets, sickle cell anemia, Type O, whole blood