Blood Articles A-Z
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Spider veins are usually closer to the surface of the skin than varicose veins. This eMedTV article discusses spider veins in detail, including how they form, risk factors, and treatment methods.
This section of the eMedTV Web site offers an in-depth look at possible symptoms of beta thalassemia, such as anemia, jaundice, or abnormal facial bones. However, some people are "silent carriers" of the associated gene and do not have any symptoms.
Symptoms of thalassemia occur when not enough oxygen is delivered to various parts of the body. This eMedTV article includes a detailed list of possible symptoms, including anemia, abnormal facial bones, jaundice, and poor growth.
This eMedTV Web page briefly describes thalassemia -- a group of inherited blood diseases that occur mostly in people of Mediterranean, Southern Asian, and African descent. Thalaessemia is a common alternate spelling of thalassemia.
This eMedTV Web page offers an in-depth look at thalassemia -- a group of blood diseases that occurs mostly in people of Italian, Greek, Middle Eastern, Southern Asian, and African ancestry. The various forms, symptoms, and treatments are discussed.
Approximately 100,000 babies worldwide are born with severe forms of thalassemia each year. This eMedTV page offers an in-depth look at the link between thalassemia and pregnancy, including options for couples with the condition who want to conceive.
