BLOOD TYPES ARE INHERITED
DISEASE
Hematoma: A collection of blood inside the body tissues. Internal bleeding often causes a hematoma.
Leukemia:
A form of blood cancer, in which white blood cells multiply abnormally
and circulate through the blood. The excessive large numbers of white
cells deposit in the body's tissues, causing damage.
Multiple myeloma:
A form of blood cancer of plasma cells similar to leukemia. Anemia,
kidney failure and high blood calcium levels are common in multiple
myeloma.
Lymphoma:
A form of blood cancer, in which white blood cells multiply abnormally
inside lymph nodes and other tissues. The enlarging tissues, and
disruption of blood's functions, can eventually cause organ failure.
Anemia: An
abnormally low number of red blood cells in the blood. Fatigue and
breathlessness can result, although anemia often causes no noticeable
symptoms.
Hemochromatosis: A
disorder causing excessive levels of iron in the blood. The iron
deposits in the liver, pancreas and other organs, causing liver problems
and diabetes.
Sickle cell disease: A
genetic condition in which red blood cells periodically lose their
proper shape (appearing like sickles, rather than discs). The deformed
blood cells deposit in tissues, causing pain and organ damage.
Bacteremia:
Bacterial infection of the blood. Blood infections are serious, and
often require hospitalization and continuous antibiotic infusion into
the veins.
Malaria:
Infection of red blood cells by Plasmodium, a parasite transmitted by
mosquitos. Malaria causes episodic fevers, chills, and potentially organ
damage.
Thrombocytopenia: Abnormally low numbers of platelets in the blood. Severe thrombocytopenia may lead to bleeding.
Leukopenia: Abnormally low numbers of white blood cells in the blood. Leukopenia can result in difficulty fighting infections.
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