...Blood Disorders Shanna Strouble HCA/240 Jerrica Ampadu Blood is an important part of life and plays a vital role in the protection against infections, and the transportation of oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. “Other functions of blood include: the transportation of hormones, the regulation of the body’s acidity levels, and body temperature.” (What is blood? What does blood do? September 12 2014. p1)Last updated: 12 Sep 2014 It is made up of several different portions of what is referred to as blood components. Those components consist of blood cells, blood plasma and platelets. There are two types of blood cells; red and white, with both having to major functions that are important to sustain life. The red blood cells help carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and then returns carbon dioxide from the body to the lungs so it can be exhaled. Due to a special protein called hemoglobin. They account for about 40-45 percent of the body's blood, which appears red because of its large number. There are two main populations of white blood cells, which are T lymphocytes and B lymphocytes. The T lymphocytes help regulate the function of other immune cells and directly attack various infected cells and tumors. The B lymphocytes make antibodies, which are proteins that specifically target bacteria, viruses, and other foreign materials. Blood plasma is another crucial essential to life because it is the fluid that carries blood cells, palates and other components...
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...Blood Disorders Edith Kent HCA/240 5/26/13 Dr. David Rodvein Blood Disorders Iron deficiency anemia Lily is suffering from iron deficiency anemia and more than likely developed this blood disorder from the lack of iron in the food and beverages she consumes in her diet commonly can be described as dietary deficiency of iron. Description Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body does not have enough iron. Iron is needed to produce hemoglobin which is a part of your red blood cells. The hemoglobin helps carry oxygen throughout your body. Without enough iron in your body it will not be able to produce enough red blood cells therefore can create a lack of oxygen in your body. Symptoms Lily’s symptoms complains of being tired all the time she is also pale and is a picky eater. She is experiencing two of the symptoms that are associated with a severe case of anemia. Other symptoms that are associated with anemia are shortness of breath, headaches, irritability, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. Lily also is a picky eater so more than likely will exhibit behavioral problems while her mother and doctor are trying to change her diet intake. Causes Not consuming enough foods that are high in iron that an adolescent or pregnant women need to produce enough iron in their body is one of the causes associated with this disorder other causes may include women who bleed heavily during their menstruation, heavy bleeding inside your body that are caused from...
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...Blood Disorders Cindy Chapman Health and Diseases HVA/240 Lisa Shustack November 4, 2011 The purpose of plasma is to carry blood cells, suspended in it, and also serves as a transport system delivering various materials to and from the cells. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues around your body. It also gets waste carbon dioxide from your tissues to the lungs, where it can be breathed out. Platelets are to clot blood. They stop blood from flowing if a body part is cut. Plasma, red blood cells and platelets help the body run efficiently. If there is a problem with any one of these, the following scenarios may occur. Lily a 4 year old Caucasian female has iron deficiency anemia. Lily is only eating bread, pasta and hotdogs and she drinks only artificial fruit punch. Anemia is when the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. Your body will make red blood cells that are too small or fewer red blood cells if your body does not have enough iron. This is called iron deficiency anemia. This is the most common anemia. Red blood cells bring oxygen to the body’s tissues. Healthy red blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Iron is a key part of red blood cells. Without iron the blood cannot carry oxygen effectively. Your body normally gets iron through your diet and by reusing iron from old red blood cells (U.S. National Library...
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...There are many blood disorders that affect the lives of many people. Some are genetic while others are the consequences of disease and poor diet. There are three different blood disorders that stem from theses causes: sickle cell anemia, thrombocytopenia, and iron deficiency anemia. Each of these blood disorders are diagnosed, treated, and have different prevention methods. Sickle cell anemia causes normal round red blood cells to become crescent shaped. Normal red blood cells can easily move throughout the body’s blood vessels and supply the body with the adequate amount of oxygen enriched blood. But crescent or sickle shaped red blood cells often get stuck in the blood vessels blocking the vessels and causing the stop of oxygen from getting to the bodies organs, tissue, muscle, and bones. Sickle cell anemia is caused by an inherited genetic trait by both of the parents of the affected child. If the child only inherits the sickle cell gene from one parent then the child is said to have the trait but not the disease. However, the child that has only the trait is considered a carrier of the disease and can pass the gene to his or her children. Most people are diagnosed with sickle cell anemia when they are born by having a simple blood test that most hospitals require at birth. Antibiotics are the first course of treatment and it is given to children between the ages of two months to five years of age. Parents are also encouraged to have their children’s routine childhood immunizations...
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...synthesize the hemoglobin and this gives the ability to transport oxygen throughout the body. Anemia develops when there are not enough healthy red blood cells in the body. To prevent would include healthy diet that will include foods that are high in iron and the B complex vitamins because this is essential to developing and maintaining a positive blood count. Amy needs to go to the ER so that they can test her blood for this Deficiency so that way the Doctors can get her supplements and also hopefully they can help the parent to get assistance for food stamps so that way she can have her family eat a healthier diet. Marcus is a 5-year-old African-American male who has just moved to New York City, and is visiting his new pediatrician for a kindergarten physical. His mom tells the nurse that she carries the “trait” and wants Marcus screened for it. Marcus is most likely needs to be tested for Sickle Cell Anemia because this is most common in African American and it is inherited. Sickle Cell Anemia is a blood disorder disease that is passed down from generation to generation in which the red blood cells form an abnormal crescent shape. Normal red blood cells are shaped like a disc. Some symptoms include fatigue and jaundice. The doctors will look at the history of the family and do a physical exam. They would do a complete blood count as well as a Hematocrit/Hemoglobin Test....
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...Blood Disorders: A Painful Disease Amanda Adkins HCA 240 David Rodvien October 13, 2012 Table of Contents Introduction Major Components and Functions of the Blood Lily's Story Davon's Story Spencer's Story Conclusion Blood is a specialized body fluid that is responsible for transporting oxygen and nutrients, fighting infections, forming blood clots to prevent blood loss, and to regulate the body's temperature. It is made up of four components; plasma, red blood cells, platelets, and white blood cells. Our bodies can experience blood disorders that prevent the blood from doing its job. They can range from acute or chronic illnesses and varies in age. Some blood disorders are inherited while others are caused by poor diets or side effects of certain medications. Lily, Devon, and Spencer are among many experiencing blood disorders. Major Components and Functions of the Blood There are three major components that make up the body's blood; plasma, red blood cells, and platelets. Plasma is the liquid component in the blood. The job of plasma is to transport blood cells throughout the body. The American Society of Hematology (2011) website states that red blood cells make up about half of the body's blood volume. Each red blood cell is made up of hemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Platelets...
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...Blood Disorders 7/24/11 HCA/240 Many different people suffer from different types of blood disorders. A Blood disorder affects red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. In scenario 1, Amy suffers from the disorder called anemia. Amy has low iron which causes her to be tired. Anemia that is due to low iron levels are called iron deficiency anemia. Iron is the main component of hemoglobin; anemia is caused when your red blood count and hemoglobin is less or lowers than a normal red blood cell count. Amy has some of the anemia symptoms that this disorder has which are tired, fatigue easily, appear pale, short of breath, and feeling as if your heart is racing. I have low iron as well which makes me tired and lazy. Low iron makes you feel like you have no oxygen pumping in your body which makes you feel out of breath and tired. Amy can eat food that will help give her iron like food with protein red meats, fish, raisins, soybean, and broccoli. There are many other supplements that she can imply to help control the low iron levels. Low iron levels can be caused from genetics, and medications. Some time it can be caused by hormonal changes which can cause the iron levels to be in a low count. Changing Amy’s diet can really help her iron levels, like including the supplements I included in the paper early in her diet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Anemia is diagnosed based on your family history and a physical exam. ...
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...Blood Disorders XXXXXXXXX HCA/240 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX Blood Disorders “Blood is the red fluid that circulates in our blood vessels, i.e. veins and arteries. The main function of blood is to act as the body’s transport system, but it also it has a major role in the body’s defense against infection.” (americasblood.org). A person’s health can be affected when there is something wrong with their blood. As with any disease, it is very important to about common blood disorders that could have an effect on the body, how to prevent them or what treatment if any is needed. Components of Blood The three components of blood; plasma, red blood cells, and platelets each have their own function in blood. Plasma is a component of blood that carries the red blood cells, platelets and white blood cells throughout the body. As the largest component, it makes up over 55 percent of its overall content while transporting nutrients, hormones, and proteins to parts of the body that is in need of it. Another component of blood that has blood cells which contains hemoglobin that permits oxygen and carbon dioxide to be transported is known as red blood cells. The hemoglobin that is found in red blood cells is a pigment which gives the cells their red color. The smallest of our blood cells are platelets which can only be seen through a microscope. These cells circulate within the blood and bind together when a blood vessel is damaged, causing the...
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...Blood Disorders HCA/240 Blood Disorders Blood is a vital substance of the body and is needed by the body to live, and when it is not carrying out its part it can cause disorders. Blood disorders can affect one’s health in many different ways, and it can also have a big impact on everyday life. There are many ways to help prevent blood disorders with the knowledge of the different symptoms, lifestyle factors, and knowing family history. Each person described in the scenarios has a different blood disorder caused by different factors. This paper will explain the blood disorders, identify the cause, and discuss methods for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. Scenario One Amy, the four year old Caucasian girl is suffering from a blood disorder called iron deficiency anemia. This occurs when the body is not getting enough iron through the patient’s everyday diet. In Amy’s case her poor diet and her mother’s lack of financial stability is causing her to have this blood disorder. The iron helps the body to produce hemoglobin which is a part of red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen throughout the body and without enough hemoglobin the body will start to lack oxygen. Diagnosis for this blood disorder can be as simple as making a doctor’s appointment with a family physician. “Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask you questions about your medical history and your symptoms. Your doctor will take some of your blood to run...
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...The human body contains blood which is a liquid that constantly circulates through the bodies blood vessels, it provides the body with oxygen, waste removal, and nutrients. The average person's body contains about five liters of blood, this liquid is made up of numerous cells and proteins which makes it thicker than water. About half of the liquid content of blood is made up of plasma, plasma performs various functions such as transporting substances through the blood, and helping blood to clot with different proteins("Heart Health Center,” 2010). Plasma is made up of a protein and salt solution where platelets and red and white blood cells are suspended. There are a variety of functions that plasma serves, it maintains blood pressure and volume to supplying critical proteins for blood clotting and immunity. It also helps to maintain a proper balance in the body by serving as the medium of exchange for minerals vital and critical to cell functioning such as sodium and potassium ("About Blood - Blood Facts,” 2011). Red blood cells get their color from hemoglobin, a complex protein containing iron that carries oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body. Delivering oxygen to different parts of the body and removing waste is vital to one's health because if red blood cells didn't do this, the body would slowly die. Oxygen is transported throughout the blood because as it passes through the lungs the hemoglobin picks up oxygen molecules and as the hemoglobin travels through...
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...Blood Disorders Amanda Swindell HCA/240 August 9, 2015 Dr. Monica Chase Blood Disorders Blood is one of the most essential elements within the body. Blood is made up of plasma, red blood cells, and platelets. Blood is vital to the body functioning correctly, and it is important to understand that there are many types of blood disorders that can cause people to get sick. While there are many different types of blood disorders out there, this paper is going to cover three which are, anemia, sickle cell, and thrombocytopenia. Also, a review of plasma, red blood cells, and platelets to give a better understand of blood disorders. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood. Plasma is made up mostly of water and contains dissolved proteins, carbon dioxide, glucose, hormones, mineral ions, and clotting factors. Plasma acts as a storage unit for reserved proteins. Also, plasma keeps a person electrolytes in balanced form to protect the body from blood disorders and infection. If plasma in the blood is compromised, then the body cannot protect itself against blood disorders and infection ("American Red Cross", 2015). The red blood cells primary job is to transport oxygen. They are perhaps the most recognizable component of blood. Red blood cells are rich in oxygen. The cytoplasm of the red blood cell is rich with hemoglobin that binds oxygen and allows it to transport the oxygen throughout a person’s body. Hemoglobin is also what makes the blood look red. There are one billion red blood cells...
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...HCA/240: Blood Disorders There are several different blood disorders that many people suffer from. The three different scenarios that have to discuss all have different symptoms and are different blood disorders. Each one will be discussed and the cause of the disorder will be described, along with relating their symptoms with the diagnosis. Each patient has different ways to prevent or manage their disease in the future. Plasma is a clear, straw colored liquid and makes up 55% of the total volume of blood, and is about 90% water. Blood cells in plasma are suspended. Plasma carries the blood cells that contain proteins, minerals, glucose, and electrolytes. Some more dissolving substances include clotting factors, complement proteins, bilirubin, hormones, creatinine, and urea (Turley, 2011). Albumins and globulins are proteins that help in regulation of fluid in blood vessels that help them go in and out. Gama globulins help protect the human body and acts as antibodies from foreign substances known as antigens. Included in plasma are salts that contain potassium, sodium chloride, magnesium, bicarbonate, and calcium. This helps that bodies function with transmission of nerve impulses, muscle contractions, and regulates the acid-base balance. Some substances in plasma helps dissolve gas, waste products, and circulates through the blood. Red blood cells (RBC) or erythrocyte contains hemoglobin which carry oxygen/carbon dioxide to body tissues...
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...Blood Disorders HCA240 due 8/26/12 In this assignment I am going to discuss the topic of blood disorders. I am going to explain iron deficiency and anemia, sickle cell anemia and thrombocytopenia. I am going to describe each disorder, the cause, and symptoms of patients in scenarios and how to prevent the disease. I am also going to discuss the purpose of plasma, red blood cells and platelets. Plasma is the fluid that is in the blood stream outside of cells. Plasma helps to protect someone from infections or blood disorders. Blood plasma is collected by spinning a tube of fresh blood in a centrifuge. The tube contains an anticoagulant that keeps the blood from thickening. When blood is put in the spinner the blood cells fall to the bottom and the plasma is left at the top and is drawn off. Blood plasma carries amino acids, sugars, fats, salts, minerals, anti-bodies, clotting proteins, hormones and proteins that help maintain the body. The Red blood cells deliver oxygen throughout the body to tissues and comes back as carbon dioxide for the lungs. Red blood cells come from the bone marrow. Platelets also known as thrombocytes are present in the blood. They work with other substances to form clots to stop bleeding. Platelets play the main roll in hemostasis which is the body’s natural prevention to blood...
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...* What Is a Blood Disorder? Bottom of Form Blood disorders are physical conditions that prevent the normal function of blood in the body. A disorder may involve factors that interfere with the production of the individual components found in the blood, such as hemoglobin or blood proteins. The nature of a blood disorder may also include situations where the blood does not coagulate properly, or the blood cells themselves are malformed or infected. There is a wide range of blood diseases known today. Anemia is one of the more common examples of a blood disorder. Sometimes referred to as tired blood, a person who is anemic is likely to have a lack of proteins and other elements in the blood. As a result, the blood cannot carry the needed nutrients to various parts of the body and the individual is likely to feel fatigued more often. Over time, anemia can also have a negative impact on the emotions, as the blood is unable to supply proper nutrition to the brain for the production of chemicals that help to maintain an even mood. Sickle cell anemia is one of the more serious types of anemic blood disorder. In addition to fatigue, a person suffering with this disorder is also likely to experience a great deal of pain. The pain may be localized in one part of the body or migrate to different areas throughout the course of the day. Ad Hemophilia is another relatively common blood disorder. Hemophiliacs suffer with a condition in which the blood lacks the normal ability to coagulate...
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...Blood Disorders Teresa Webber HCA/240 10/12/2013 Dr. Jillian Bennett Blood Disorders There are several types of blood disorders and causes for these disorders vary from one medical problem to another. It is important to gather a patient’s symptoms and carefully examine them to make the correct diagnosis because there are too many categories that simple symptoms can fall under. This paper will explain the purpose of plasma, red blood cells, and platelets. It will also share scenarios of three individuals and their symptoms, including the diagnosis for each one. I will take and describe the cause of each disorder, compare the patients’ symptoms with that of the symptoms of the diagnosis. Finally, I will explain how each patient can prevent the disease in the future, if at all. Plasma, Red Blood Cells and Platelets Plasma is the liquid portion of blood – a protein-salt solution in which red and white blood cells and platelets are suspended. Plasma, which is 92 percent water, constitutes 55 percent of blood volume. Plasma contains albumin (the chief protein constituent), fibrinogen (responsible, in part, for the clotting of blood) and globulins (including antibodies) ("American Red Cross", n.d.). Plasma maintains a normal blood pressure. It supplies needed proteins for clotting and immunity. It exchanges minerals such as potassium and sodium to help keep the right amount of pH (acid-base) balance within the body. This is important to make the cells function...
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