Category: blood-disorders

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a disorder marked by blood clots that form in veins (blood vessels that carry blood toward your heart). There are two main conditions that fall under the umbrella of VTE: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) This refers to a clot that forms in a deep vein, typically in your legs. Less often,… Continue reading What Is Venous Thromboembolism? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare disorder in which your body produces defective red blood cells that break apart in your bloodstream. This premature destruction of red blood cells can lead to symptoms including fatigue, headaches, and difficulty breathing. PNH develops because of a genetic mutation that affects your body’s production of blood cells.… Continue reading What Is Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH)? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) is a rare disorder in which blood clots form in small blood vessels throughout your body. These clots can cause serious, potentially life-threatening complications if they completely block blood vessels, or if they reduce or block blood flow to organs such as your brain, kidneys, or heart. Most cases of… Continue reading What Is Acquired Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (aTTP)? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention