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What is the treatment for having too much iron in the blood stream?
venesection
What is another name for phlebotomy?
Phlebotomy, which is also known as venesection, is performed by a nurse or a technician
Is phlebotomy the study of blood?
Phlebotomy is a therapeutic treatment in which a vein is punctured to remove blood. Another term for this proceedure is venesection.
What is hemotomocrosis?
This a condition where the blood stores too much iron. The treatment is venesection where acertain amount of blood is removed leading to a lowering in the amount of iron in the blood.
Who performs phlebotomy procedures?
Phlebotomy, which is also known as venesection, is performed by a nurse or a technician known as a phlebotomist
Why do doctors do venesection?
For haemochromatosis (a inherited disorder that results in excess iron in the blood) and polycythaemia (malignant disorder (as in polycythaemia rubra vera) resulting in excess red blood cells). Essentially to remove components from the blood that cannot be removed/treated with medication
What has the author Walton Forest Dutton written?
Walton Forest Dutton has written: 'Venesection' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Phlebotomy 'Headache and head pains' -- subject(s): Causes and theories of causation, Diseases, Drugs, Headache, Pathology, Therapeutics
What was the practice of bleeding?
The practice of bleeding, or bloodletting, was a common medical treatment used from ancient times until the 19th century. It involved removing blood from a patient to treat various ailments, based on the belief that an imbalance of bodily humors—blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile—caused illness. Physicians used methods like leeches, cupping, or venesection to achieve this. Despite its historical prevalence, bloodletting is now understood to be largely ineffective and potentially harmful.
What is The medical term meaning incision into a vein to withdraw blood?
Venotomy, venesection, phlebotomy or venipuncture is piercing of a vein to withdraw blood. Venous cut-down is incision of a vein in an emergency to insert a tube to give fluids or other medications.
What is a simple explanation and symptoms of the diagnosis of iron overproduction and being homozygous for the C282Y mutation?
Hemochromatosis is a commonly inherited disorder where the body does not deal with iron properly. It doesn't necessarily mean that you produce too much iron, just that it is improperly stored in the body tissues, especially the liver. It is possible to be anemic and have hemochromatosis! Being homozygous for the gene means you have probably inherited it, although your parents may or may not have had it. It would be a good idea if any of your siblings were also tested as there is a very high chance they may have inherited it as well. If left untreated it can cause all manner of diseases as the organs are slowly damaged by the excess stored iron. Many people have this disorder but don't know they do. They may, however have various heart, liver, or pancreatic problems to name but a few. The treatment is usually by venesection, which simply means blood is taken from you which forces some of the stored iron to be released, thus reducing the level in the liver. It is well worth persevering with this treatment as it is a lifesaver. For further information, see the Related Links below.
when phlebotomy begins?
Phlebotomy was thought to have been developed in theory by Hippocrates in 460-377 BC.The literal translation if the term comes from the Greek word Phlebos meaning Veins and tome meaning incision into.Some authorities believe phlebotomy or blood letting, dates back to the last period of the stone age when crude tools where used to puncture veins and allow excess blood to flow out.early in the middle ages barber-surgeons flourished. by 1210 the guild of barber surgeons were distinguished into 2 categories Long robe and short robe. Short robe surgeons were forbidden by law to do any surgery except, bloodletting, wound surgery, cupping, leeching shaving tooth extraction and enema administration.During the 17th and early 18th centuries phlebotomy was considered a major therapeutic process. It was not only limited to venesection Leeches and cupping were also used.** Information taken from "Phlebotomy essentials" 4th ed, Ruth McCall & Cathee Tankersley. pages 4-8.
What is polycythemia vera?
Polycythemia Vera (or true polycythemia) is a blood disorder, in which too many erythrocytes (red blood cells) are produced. Due to these extra red blood cells the blood becomes too thick. Increased production of white blood cells, but also platelets, can increase, the latest might be leading to blood clot formation. A general itching, especially after a bath, and burning sensation, especially in the extremities, could be an indication of Polycythemia Vera. Other symptoms might be fatigue, headache, dizziness, lethargy, reddened complexion, shortness of breath, nights sweats, visual disturbance (blind spots, flashes), stomach ulcer, gout, kidney stones, enlarged liver/spleen. A blood test could show abnormally high hematocrit (the red blood cells' percentage of the whole blood), the increased numbers of other blood cells (possible). Treatment is designed to decrease the number of red blood cells (keeping hematocrit bellow 45%) by regular venesection (taking blood), medication (hydroxyurea, interferon-alpha, anagrelide, aspirin (relief of burning, blood clotting), antihistamines (relief of itching). Treatment can not cure Polycythemia Vera but can considerably prolong life.
