Blood Articles A-Z

How Is Thalassemia Inherited?

How is thalassemia inherited? The condition is passed from parent to child. However, as this eMedTV page explains, the type of thalassemia a child develops (or even if the condition develops) depends on whether the gene came from one or both parents.

Information About Spider Veins

Information About Varicose Veins

Is Pyridoxine Safe?

Many people may question, "Is pyridoxine safe?" This article from the eMedTV Web site lists general pyridoxine safety warnings and precautions, including a list of potential problems that may occur if you take high doses of this supplement.

Living With Hemophilia

While living with hemophilia can be challenging, there are sources of support available. This eMedTV Web page explains how hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) can help people with the disease and their families cope with hemophilia.

Living With Thalassemia

This eMedTV Web page provides a list of suggestions for people who are living with thalassemia. For example, it's important to maintain a healthy diet, follow your recommended treatment plan, and get a yearly flu shot to prevent infections.

Prevention of Varicose Veins

As this eMedTV segment explains, varicose vein prevention involves eliminating or minimizing risk factors you can control. This article offers suggestions for reducing your risk, such as losing weight, exercising, and not sitting with your legs crossed.

Pyridoxin

Pyridoxine is a vitamin that is essential for helping enzymes work properly. This eMedTV segment explores other benefits of this vitamin and explains what problems may occur with low pyridoxine levels. Pyridoxin is a common misspelling of pyridoxine.

Pyridoxine

Pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for the formation of hemoglobin. This eMedTV Web page further explains what pyridoxine is used for, describes how the supplement works, and lists some of its potential side effects.

Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) Information

This eMedTV Web presentation discusses pyridoxine (vitamin b6). Information includes what it is used for (and whether it works, safety, dosing, side effects, warnings, precautions, and toxicity.

Pyridoxine Dosage

While there is no standard pyridoxine dosage, Recommended Dietary Allowances are available for this vitamin. This eMedTV segment explains how pyridoxine dosing works for general supplementation as well as for the treatment of specific conditions.

Side Effects of Pyridoxine

Potential side effects of pyridoxine include headache, vomiting, and stomach pain. This eMedTV article lists other bothersome (but usually not dangerous) pyridoxine side effects and explains which side effects may require immediate medical attention.