What diseases/disorders, besides leukimia and anemia, can you have when your white blood cell count is low?

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Please help! My Grandma has a low WBC count and they say it is not anemia, and it is likely to be much worse than leukimia. She had bone marrow drawn today, so it will be a week or two before we know anything. I hope this does not offened anyone but if you would please keep her in your prayers, that would mean the world to me. That's really all we can do while we wait.
I don't see how she could have an STD b/c she has been married for 45 years. I have never seen any two people so in love. I really dont think it is possible.
I'll keep her in my prayers.

Low white cell count never equals leukemia! That would be abnormal cell reproduction and it would not take a bloody bone marrow biopsy to diagnose - just a simple blood test will suffice.

Myelosuppression - a decrease in the production of blood cells, which may lead to low blood count.
Pancytopenia - a lowering of all three types of blood cells; red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells, which may lead to low red blood cell count, low blood platlet count, and/or low white blood cell count.
Anemia - a decrease in the number of red blood cells (RBC), which may lead to low red blood count. [not what your grandma has]
Thrombocytopenia - a decrease in the number of platelets (PLT), which may lead to low blood platlet count.
Leukopenia - a decrease in the total number of white blood cells (WBC), which may lead to low white blood cell count.
Neutropenia - a decrease in the number of neutrophils, one type of white blood cell, which may lead to low white blood cell count.
Granulocytopenia - a decrease in the number of granulocytes, the group of white blood cells that include neutrophils, basophils and eosinophils, which may lead to low white blood cell count.  (+ info)

What illnessess or disorders make it necessary for you to have constant blood transfusions? Poryphia? Anemia?

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I'd like something that also means they'll be pale and ultra-sensitive to light.
Sorry. I've heard of a few but rare cases where a person will have something wrong, a disorder, I believe that makes their blood count low...or something like that, so they are constantly needing to replace the blood. Like an IV full of blood once a week... If this thing does exist what is it called? And what other symptoms come with it.?
Huh?  (+ info)

Blood disorders-do they run in the family?

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I have 3 brothers. 2 are hemophilic and the other died of leukemia. Is it likely I have a blood disorder? Are there any tests I can have to check I am OK?
Hemophilia runs in families, effecting boys. If you were hemophilic, you would likely know by now. Leukemia can strike anyone at any time, but like other cancers, sometimes there can be a genetic link. I would try to live as healthy as I could and go to the doctor on a regular basis. Make sure he/she knows your family's medical history.  (+ info)

I have two blood disorders and a i am pregnant t know my medical history to a point is there an alternitive?

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i have mthfr and protien s deficiency this will be my 11th pregnancy three of those i had to have a dnc and one still birth at 35 weeks two were full labor one living child week cervix thin uterus i want a less stressfull pregnancy and not as many medications any one know about these disorders that can help me??????
I really think you need a specialist OB/GYN...I don't think this is a very healthy thing for your body to go through. You will likely be on bed rest.  (+ info)

C-section versus vaginal delivery if you have blood clotting disorders?

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I Just found out that I will have to be under Levanox for my next pregnancy (stillbirth 1 month ago). I am worried about the risk of a hemorrhage. I wonder what is safer, c-section or vaginal delivery? For a normal woman which method do you bleed less. Any experience
I have problems after delivery with bleeding.

I bleed excessively and my uterus does not contract strong enough to stop it. I also then after a day (or less) stop bleeding and then will pass a large clot sometime later.

My OB is on the case this time though... he is planning on having me hooked up to an IV ready to inject the drugs to make my uterus contract and expel the placenta as soon as the baby is born, rather than wait until disaster hits.

If the bleeding slows like it has in the past he also said that I would need medication to thin the blood.

He insists that this is definitely the safest way to proceed as a c-section is major surgery and has higher risks when it comes to bleeding issues.  (+ info)

can anyone tell me about blood clotting disorders and pregnancy?

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ive had 4 miscarrages and no live children investigative tests show i have a blood clotting dissorder. my dr says if i fall pregnant again he will put me on heparin can anyone explain a little more about the types of dissorders and heparin itself
i have the same problem depending on what you have (get the dr to write it down and google it) heparin is a pain in the butt it is a blood thinner and you have to keep going to the dr to check your blood to make sure your not getting too much Lovenox is another blood thinner and that is what i was on both are shots (you give yourself) everyday in the stomach fat  (+ info)

Why do patients with liver diseases commonly develop blood clots disorders?

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The liver makes many of the proteins needed to make blood clot. In certain liver disorders the liver cannot make enough of these proteins and so blood does not clot so well. People with liver disease will usually take regular blood tests to check liver function and this includes their prothrombin time (the time it takes for blood to clot). Usually blood should clot quickly, within about 14 seconds maximum. Patients with liver disease often take longer.  (+ info)

how are rare blood disorders treated?

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I found out today that my grandfather has a rare blood disorder and I just want to know how they are going to help treat it. How serious is it???
We do not know what type of blood disorder yet...
I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather's health. I really hope the best for you, him, and the rest of your family.

"rare blood disorder" is a very broad term. There are many, many rare blood diseases and some have several different treatment options. Some of the disorders are quite serious, and others may be easily treatable.

Some blood disorders are simply treated with medication, others require lifestyle changes or blood transfusions.  (+ info)

Match the blood disorder with the condition 2 disorders per condition?

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1. Leukemia
2. Hempophilia
3. Mononucleosis
4. Thrombocytopenia
5. Carobon monoxide poisoning
6. Multiple myeloma
7. Septicemia
8. Anemia

a. Reduction of oxygen carrying capacity of blood
b. viral or bacterial infection of blood
c. uncontrolled production of certain cells in bone marrow
d. reduction of oxygen -carrying capacity of blood
e. Deficiency in ability to form blood clots
1 c
2 e
3 b
4 e
5 a d
6 c
7 b
8 a d  (+ info)

Diseases / Disorders which prevents the Kidneys to retain albumin from the blood into the urine?

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In general they are called Nephroses or Nephrotic Syndrome. Here is the list-
diabetic nephropathy
membranous nephropathy
in older adults, the most common cause is amyloidosis.
Hope it helps, Good luck!  (+ info)

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