Blood disorders are resulting due to affect in red blood cells or white blood cells or platelets or blood plasma. The common blood disorders include anemia, bleeding disorders as hemophilia, blood clots. The blood disorders arise due drastic decrease in the blood components. Reduced red blood cells may result in anemia, severe fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath. Reduced white blood cells would cause recurrent fever and infections. Decreased platelets may cause abnormal bleeding and bruising.
Some of the symptoms of blood disorders:
- Bleeding, usually in a leg
- Pinpoint red skin rash due to very low platelet count
- Blood blisters in the mouth
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Pale skin due to anemia
- Pica
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult a doctor if you have signs of blood disorders. You may be suggested to go through few tests that may be followed by medication and treatment depending on the condition.
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