Circulatory System

Methemoglobinemia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Methemoglobinemia is a blood disorder in which an abnormal amount of methemoglobin is present in the blood. MetHb is a form of hemoglobin (Hb)...

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is a bleeding disorder caused by impaired platelet function. It’s characterized by lifelong episodes of bleeding, often presenting as a spontaneous...

Venous Insufficiency: Causes, Signs, and Care Guide

Venous insufficiency occurs due to impaired venous return from the lower extremities. It can be caused by valvular dysfunction, obstruction, or both. The condition...

Churg-Strauss Syndrome: Understanding This Rare Disease

Churg-Strauss Syndrome (Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis) is a rare but serious multisystem vasculitis characterized by inflammation of small- and medium-sized arteries. It is most...

Hemophilia: Understanding the Rare Bleeding Disorder

Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder where the blood doesn't clot properly due to the absence or low levels of specific clotting factors....

Erythroblastosis Fetalis: When Immunity Turns Against the Fetus

Erythroblastosis Fetalis, also known as hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn (HDFN), is a largely preventable condition. It’s a serious and potentially life-threatening...