Blood and Body Fluids

Signs of a Blood Clot (Heart, Lungs, Brain, Legs)

We often hear about the dangers of blood clots but these plugs is the body’s way of sustaining life. Normally a bloo clot forms when there is break in a blood vessel. The clot prevents excessive loss of [Read More ...]

7 Signs of Spleen Problems and Types of Spleen Conditions

The spleen is an abdominal organ that is not vital for survival, but plays many important roles in the human physiology. People are often unaware of the existence, location, and functions of the spleen. Only [Read More ...]

Signs of Fluid Overload (Excess Fluid, Water Retention) in the Body

Water is a major requirement of living organisms. Biochemical life processes within the cells and tissues of the body require the presence of water. In fact, the majority of the bulk of the human body (about [Read More ...]

Red Blood Cells – Functions, Structure, Quantity, Production, Death

Human blood contains many different kinds of cells. The most abundant cell type in the human blood is the red blood cell (technically referred to as the erythrocyte). In fact, the red blood cells are [Read More ...]

Effusion (Fluid Accumulation) Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

What is an effusion? Effusion refers to an abnormal accumulation of fluid in a body cavity. This condition is also known as water retention because a major proportion of the accumulated fluid is usually water. [Read More ...]

DVT and PE (Blood Clots) Meaning, Symptoms, Causes

The warnings about deadly blood clots that start in the legs has gained widespread media attention in recent times. Travelers on flights are at a greater risk although this potentially fatal condition can [Read More ...]

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