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4 days ago · Causes of Low Platelet Count in Children. There are several reasons why a child has a low platelet count. It could be caused by infections like rubella, viral or even bacterial infections. It can also arise when the mothers' immune system generates antibodies against the platelets of the baby. Some medicines taken by the mother or the baby ...
5 days ago · Poliomyelitis (/ ˌ p oʊ l i oʊ ˌ m aɪ ə ˈ l aɪ t ɪ s / POH-lee-oh-MY-ə-LY-tiss), commonly shortened to polio, is an infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. Approximately 75% of cases are asymptomatic; mild symptoms which can occur include sore throat and fever; in a proportion of cases more severe symptoms develop such as headache, neck stiffness, and paresthesia.
2 days ago · Influenza, commonly known as " the flu " or just " flu ", is an infectious disease caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms range from mild to severe and often include fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pain, headache, coughing, and fatigue. These symptoms begin one to four (typically two) days after exposure to the virus and last for about ...
5 days ago · It happens because of an increase in blood volume. The platelet counts stay the same in this condition, but since the blood volume is higher, the platelets are more diluted. There is usually a low risk of severe bleeding. Chemotherapy and Radiation: Chemotherapy and radiation are common therapies for cancer.
4 days ago · Feeling outside your body and observing your life. Not being able to describe your emotions. Feeling numb. Feeling like a robot. Feeling like you cannot control what you say or do. Having memory problems. Derealization symptoms can include: Feeling disconnected from your environment. Thinking the world is not real.
1 day ago · Symptoms of Twisting Bowel. The most common symptoms include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, unexplained swollen stomach, constipation, bloating, and difficulty making a bowel movement and blood stool. Skin near the twist may be distended and tender. Some patients also report shortness of breath, intense fatigue or backaches when suffering from it.
1 day ago · A very low hemoglobin count reduces the body's ability to carry oxygen to the vital organs. This may lead to shortness of breath and an increase in pulse rate, which are the ways by which the body compensates to increase the output of the heart. These may also lead to palpitations and chest pains. Visible signs of low hemoglobin count include ...
