Anemia. Anemia or anaemia (British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen. This can be due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells, a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin available for oxygen transport, or abnormalities in hemoglobin that impair its function. The name is derived from Ancient Greek ?????- (an-) 'not' and ????????? (haima) 'blood'. When anemia comes on slowly, the symptoms are often vague, such as tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, and a reduced ability to exercise. When anemia is acute, symptoms may include confusion, feeling like one is going to pass out, loss of consciousness, and increased thirst. Anemia must be significant before a person becomes noticeably pale. Additional symptoms may occur depending on the underlying cause. Anemia can be temporary or long term and can range from mild...
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Anemia. Anemia or anaemia (British English) is a blood disorder in which the blood has a reduced ability to carry oxygen due to a lower than normal number of red blood cells, or a reduction in the amount of hemoglobin. When anemia comes on slowly, the symptoms are often vague, such as tiredness, weakness, shortness of breath, headaches, and a reduced ability to exercise. When anemia is acute, symptoms may include confusion, feeling like one is going to pass out, loss of consciousness, and increased thirst. Anemia must be significant before a person becomes noticeably pale. Symptoms of anemia depend on how quickly hemoglobin decreases. Additional symptoms may occur depending on the underlying cause. Preoperative anemia can increase the risk of needing a blood transfusion following surgery. Anemia c
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Crohn's disease
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Crohn's disease
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Graves' disease. autoimmune disease of endocrine system that involves production of excessive amount of thyroid hormones, located in thyroid gland
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gluten allergy. allergy involving gluten
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cleft lip. human disease
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infectious disease. disease caused by infection of pathogenic biological agents in a host organism
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morbid obesity. human disease
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alcohol abuse. substance abuse that involves the recurring use of alcoholic beverages despite negative consequences
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cleft palate. orofacial cleft characterized by a fissure of the soft and/or hard palate, due to faulty fusion of the two plates of the skull that form the hard palate
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muscular atrophy. human disease
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autism spectrum disorder. neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social communication and repetitive behaviors
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muscular dystrophy. diseases that weaken the body's muscles
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clubfoot. bone development disease
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Gulf War syndrome. illlnesses affecting Gulf War Vets
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iron deficiency anemia. anemia caused by a lack of iron
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congenital disorder. condition present at birth regardless of cause; human disease or disorder developed prior to birth
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spina bifida. congenital disorder of nervous system
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learning disability. range of neurodevelopmental conditions
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irritable bowel syndrome. syndrome that is a functional bowel disorder characterized by chronic abdominal pain, discomfort, bloating, and alteration of bowel habits in the absence of any detectable organic cause
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vaginal discharge. mixture of liquid, cells, and bacteria, produced in the vagina and cervix, lubricating and protecting the vagina
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muscular disease. disease in which the muscle fibers do not function, resulting in muscular weakness
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gingivitis. inflammation of the gums
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