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Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
A rare, acquired, life-threatening disease of the blood that results in destruction of red blood cells (hemolytic anemia), formation of blood clots, and abnormalities in the bone marrow's blood cell production process.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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A 24-year old female asked:
Difference of myoglobinuria from hemoglobinuria?
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A 19-year old female asked:
People with thalassemia or hemolytic anemia, why they present usually with hemoglobinuria ? Inspite they have reduced RBCs !
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A 45-year old female asked:
Paroxymal nocturnal hemaglobinuia means what?
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Can Paroxysmal Kinesigenic Dyskinesia be treated without the use of Carbamazapine ?? And How ?
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Whats paroxysmal cough?
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A 41-year old female asked:
I think I suffered a Paroxysmal Finger Hematoma today and the hematoma is really painful and the finger swollen, should I be seen by a Dr.?
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A 70-year old male asked:
I have paroxysmal a fib and I am 70 years old,I only have short episodes 4 hours once in 2 weeks average .do I need to take rate control drugs?
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A 18-year old female asked:
What are treatment options at paroxysmal tachycardia besides medication (invasive options)?
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A 70-year old male asked:
How many years must you have lone atrial paroxysmal fibrillation before heart failure is likely? thanks!
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A 41-year old female asked about a 20-year old female:
2months ago my 20 yr son had ablation for WPW. He is still symptomatic. He wore a 21 day monitor. Dx paroxysmal SVT,HR hi 203, he's 20. Serious?
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A 43-year old male asked:
I have recently been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, I take 120mg Verapamil per day. How safe is it for me to continue weight training?
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A 36-year old asked:
Difference between paroxysmal arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation? Difference between paroxysmal arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation? I'm trying to understand the difference between the two. Can someone help me?
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A 39-year old asked:
How long will it take for a blood clot to form during paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
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A 35-year old asked:
Should i take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) if i have a history paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia?
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A 36-year old asked:
Can a paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and av node reentry tachycardia increase the risk for a heart attack?
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A 45-year old female asked:
My sister was diagnosed with paroxymal hemaglobinuia and pernicious anemia can she live long with this she is 46
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A 68-year old female asked:
What withdrawal problems could I expect after being on digoxin for many yrs for lone paraoxsymal AF? The plan is for 1 tab qod for 2 weeks and then dc
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How can I stay cool at night?
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Odd, spinning feeling at night?
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My teeth always ache at night. Why?
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Is it okay to take shower at night?
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A 49-year old female asked about a female:
Can't sleep at night feel adjitated?
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A member asked:
I keep Coughing at night but not ill. :/?
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A 22-year old female asked:
what position should i sleep in at night?
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Is it bad to eat at night and if it is, why?
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What causes double stacked vision only at night?
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is it normal for me to have alot of gas at night?
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A 29-year old male asked:
what should be the minimum sleep at night everyday ?
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Why is it that my depression gets really bad at night?
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Why am i sweating so much at night? Ok in the daytime.
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