Low blood sugar and disorders?

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Are there any other disorders/diseases apart from diabetes where low blood sugar becomes a problem (or is a symptom) ? Serious answers only, please.
Hypoglycemia unrelated to exogenous insulin therapy is an uncommon clinical syndrome characterized by low plasma glucose level, symptomatic sympathetic nervous system stimulation, and CNS dysfunction. Many drugs and disorders cause it. Diagnosis requires blood tests performed at the time of symptoms or during a 72-h fast. Treatment is provision of glucose combined with treatment of the underlying disorder.  (+ info)

what are some vitamins that help to keep your blood thin? As an alternative to warfarin?

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I had a blood clot 2 years ago and it was also discovered that I have a blood coagulation disorder, so I am trying to naturally keep my blood a bit thinner and I am looking for a more natural way to do this
Hi! There's quite a list. My suggestion: pick a couple from what you see below and order them. (Iherb.com is good for this--cheaper than gnc. The coupon code for $5 is pir752.) Don't go overboars and buy ALL of these because you can definitely thin the blood too much. Start with just one for a while and see what results you get. Then if needed add another. But again, please be careful because herbs are very potent things and need to be used carefully just like drugs. Hope this helps. --alyssa

angelica root, anise, arnica flower, asafoetida,
bogbean, boldo,
Bromelain - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
capsicum, celery, chamomile,
clove - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
danshen, fenugreek, feverfew, fish oil,
garlic - It has been indicated that when essential
garlic oil was mixed with blood samples from
healthy individuals, cells were less likely to clump
together (coagulate) in a laboratory setting.
Although there had been no documented reports
of any serious interaction effects when taking
both Coumadin and garlic, studies had implied
that a serious reaction might be possible.
ginger - Traditionally, ginger (Zingiber officinale)
has been taken to curb motion sickness and
arthritis. Today, it has been reported to reduce
blood clotting.
ginkgo - Ginkgo leaf has been shown to decrease
platelet aggregation. It is thought that the ginkgo
constituent, ginkgolide B, displaces platelet-
activating factor from its binding sites, decreasing
blood coagulation (6048).
horse chestnut, horseradish, licorice,
meadowsweet - Herbs that may contain
salicylates.
onion - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
panax ginseng, papain, passionflower,
poplar - Herbs that may contain salicylates.
prickly ash, quassia, red clover,
turmeric - Herbs with Anti-platelet properties.
vitamin E - At appropriate doses, vitamin E has
been shown to have virtually the same
pharmacological properties as Coumadin
(crystalline warfarin sodium - a prescription
anticoagulant). This means that appropriately
high doses of Vitamin E may be substituted for
Coumadin. Vitamin E may be considered safer
than warfarin, the generic name of Coumadin.
Increase the dose of Vitamin E over a period of
weeks. Most people start with 200 IU daily, and
eventually get to between 1,200 and 2,400 IU
daily. Do it gradually, and here's a way to tell how
it is working - Go in to see your doctor regularly,
as you always do, and continue to have him
check your protime with a blood test called the
PT-INR (Pro Time - International Normalized Ratio),
as he always does. If you get the protime
numbers he wants, he may not care how you got
them and they can be mainteaned safely. The
more Vitamin E you take, the stronger the
Coumadin's effect. You'll probably get to the point
where your protime is too long, and your doctor
may have to reduce the dosage of Coumadin."
wild carrot, wild lettuce,
willow bark - Herb that may contain salicylates,
and others.  (+ info)

Which of NSAID drugs has the lowest effect on blood coagulation or least interaction with Coumadin?

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I take Coumadin due to having an open heart surgery.
I can not take aspirin!!!
I need to be able to take an NSAID,but one which will least affect my PROTIME.
Could you help me?
Thank you,
Dan
I am sorry but all NSAIDs have some effect on clotting. Aspirin has the most effect, which is why it is used to prevent heart attacks. Talk to your doctor. Why do you need to take an NSAID? Pain?  (+ info)

what illnesses/disorders does a full blood count pick up on?

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i know it measures the red/white blood cells, platelets etc and can indicate things like anaemia but what other illnesses does it pick up? can it detect cancer (other than cancer of the blood)? please only answer if u know about it - had some really ars*y comments in the past :) thanks
A full blood count, as you quite rightly said measures your red blood cell number, along with your white cell count and your platelet count. It also differentiates between the different types of white cells and measures the size of red blood cells and their haemoglobin concentration.

As a diagnosis test on its own it is not that usefull. It can tell you if the patient has anaemia, or an infection or a haematological cancer.

It can also detect if you have cancer of your bone marrow, as this is where the components of your blood are made. Apart from this the only way it can detect other cancers or illnesses is by showing that the patient is anaemic.

Anaemia has lots of causes but some of them can be due to cancer. If a patient was found to be anaemic, the doctor who ordered the investigation would want to know why?  (+ info)

Can a blood disorder usually show up in tests?

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Can blood disorders usually show up in blood tests?

Tests taken include Full Blood Count (with slightly elevated white cells which could be due to a virus) and blood cultures.
The blood culture was taken as a precaution and have so far been negative, but full result won't be ready for another day. The Dr said the white cells were only slightly raised so he was happy to send me home. I had a full blood screen and chest x-ray that night.
It would help if you let us know why you had the blood tests. Blood tests are used to help diagnose a wide variety of health problems.

There are lots and lots of blood tests, and your doctor will usually order the ones that are most likely to be informative.

A full, or complete blood count (CBC) detects the relative number of different cells in your blood, and whether any of them are abnormal. As you said, elevated white cells could be due to a virus, but they could indicate other things as well. There are five types of white blood cells that the CBC examines. These links are a good overview of the test:
http://www.mydr.com.au/default.asp?article=3011
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Complete-Blood-Count-CBC?page=3

It sounds like your doctor thinks you may have an infection spreading in your blood. Blood cultures will grow bacteria or fungi. They are useful for finding the source of an infection so your doctor can prescribe the correct antibiotic.
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Blood-Culture  (+ info)

I was recently diagnosed with the blood clotting disorder MTHFR and Protein C. Can I take fertility drugs?

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Also I have PSOS. Which I take 500 mg of glucophage a day. My husband and I have been TTC for the past 7 months with no luck. My doctor mentioned taking the fertility drug Letrazole. Can I take that with the blood disorders I have? Has anyone else been on Letrazole?
You (or your doctor) need to discuss this with your blood specialist. Some fertility drugs do increase blood clotting.  (+ info)

Genentic blood disorders please help?

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what is the name of a genetic blood disorder which causes the blood to turn jel like once it leaves the body. please help? if you know any disorders with similar side effects please help.
hypercoaguability  (+ info)

What are the chances a healthy person will get a fatal blood clot from birth control?

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Because I keep reading about how the Estrogen promotes blood coagulation and there have been cases of otherwise healthy young adults collapsing from blood clots or strokes due to being on birth control. So I am scared to go on it even though the chances are like 1 in 100,000 or something like that. So just wondering what to do.
when i was on the pill my frist time taking it. i got the signs of the blood clots starting. my leggs started to cramp up and i could hardly walk. i went to the o/b well i got in as soon as i could and they took me off of the pill right away. The doctor told me that it doesnt happen a lot only if the pill is to strong for your body to handle and mine was so they put me on a pill that wasnt as strong and i never had it again. if you are worried about it then call your o/b and ask about it im sure they would be very helpful. I know what it feels like to be scared out of your mind when that happens. also ask about they different strengths that they offer for birthcontroll. i hope that this helped  (+ info)

will there be some sort of disorders for offsprings of parents having blood type ab and type o?

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no  (+ info)

Does anyone know about the blood clot disorders: low Protein C & S?

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I had a pulminary embolism 1 yr ago and was put on Coumadin for 10 months. Is that long enough or should I be on it for life, to prevent another clot? My only symptoms were shortness of breathe & very mild chest pain. Looking back I had some red blotches on my face and chest in the mornings only. And I had some swelling in my ankles and hands at night & morning, and boughts of extreme fatigue. (I assumed it was because of my age-39) I am getting the swelling back and have continued to get the occassional chest pain and one day I just couldn't wake up...are these signs of another clot?
I have a different clotting disorder an am on Coumadin for life. I do not have statistics, but I do believe that chances of an event re-occurring is much greater when taken off anticoagulant therapy. Find a new and more knowledgeable Dr. Best wishes.  (+ info)

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