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There are numerous blood disorders that can be effectively treated with today's modern medicine. Conditions like Neutropenia, Lymphocytosis, Polycythemia Vera, Hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and Hematuria (Blood in the Urine) are all treatable conditions.

The most common blood disorder is Anemia. Hematologists usually treat blood disorders. The directory below is a resource for information on blood disorders and treatments for blood disorders.




Lupus.org

Blood disorders are common in lupus and can be very important. Hematologists, who are specialists in blood disorders, are often asked to be involved in the evaluation and treatment of patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).


Blood Disorders-MedlinePlus

Blood and Blood Disorders. Teenagers; Blood (Nemours Foundation). Information from the Medical Encyclopedia; Blood and Blood Disorders.


The KidsHealth

Anemia, one of the more common blood disorders, occurs when the number of healthy red blood cells decreases in the body. Learn about the many different types of Anemia.


Womens Health.Gov

Iron deficiency anemia (IDA). IDA is the most common type of anemia. For more information on anemia, contact the National Women's Health Information.


The Mayo Clinic

Anemia is a common blood disorder, affecting an estimated 3.4 million Americans. Women and people with chronic diseases are at increased risk of the condition.