Bone Infection (Osteomyelitis) : Complications
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Complications could include:
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Chronic Infection
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Chronic osteomyelitis; Local spread of infection; Reduced limb or joint function; Amputation.
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Osteomyelitis refers to a bone infection, almost always caused by a bacteria. Over time, the result can be destruction of the bone itself.
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.
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Amputation is the intentional surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain .
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Amputation is the surgical removal of a limb or body part. It is performed to remove diseased tissue or relieve pain.
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Anemia is a condition where there is a lower than normal number of red blood cells in the blood, usually measured by a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying part of red blood cells. It gives these blood cells their red color. There are many types and potential causes of anemia. For information about a specific type of anemia, see one of the following articles: Anemia due to B12 deficiency; Anemia due to folate deficiency; Anemia due to iron deficiency; Hemolytic anemia; Hemolytic anemia due to G-6-PD deficiency; Idiopathic aplastic anemia; Idiopathic autoimmune hemolytic anemia; Immune hemolytic anemia; Megaloblastic anemia; Pernicious anemia; Secondary aplastic anemia; Sickle cell anemia.
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Anemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin. The tissues of the human body need a regular supply of oxygen to stay healthy.
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Anemia is characterized by an abnormally low number of red blood cells in the circulating blood. It frequently affects patients with cancer.
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Anemia is a blood disorder characterized by abnormally low levels of healthy red blood cells (RBCs) or reduced hemoglobin (Hgb), the iron-bearing protein in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to tissues throughout the body. Reduced blood cell volume (hematocrit) is also considered anemia.
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Deficiency of red cells, or hemoglobin, in the blood. Anemia is a medical condition in which the quantity of red blood cells falls below an acceptable level.
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Anemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin (the component of red blood cells that delivers oxygen to tissues throughout the body). The tissues of the human body need a regular supply of oxygen to stay healthy.
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Anemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin (the component of red blood cells that delivers oxygen to tissues throughout the body). The tissues of the human body need a regular supply of oxygen to stay healthy.
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Anemia affects more than 30 percent of the world ' s population, and it is one of the most important worldwide health problems. It has a significant prevalence in both developing and industrialized nations.
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Kidney disease is any disease or disorder that affects the function of the kidneys. This may include: Acute kidney failure; Acute nephritic syndrome; Analgesic nephropathy; Atheroembolic renal disease; Chronic kidney failure; Chronic nephritis; Congenital nephrotic syndrome; End-stage renal disease; Goodpasture syndrome; Interstitial nephritis; Kidney cancer; Kidney damage; Kidney infection; Kidney injury; Kidney stones; Lupus nephritis; Membranoproliferative GN I; Membranoproliferative GN II; Membranous nephropathy; Minimal change disease; Necrotizing glomerulonephritis; Nephroblastoma; Nephrocalcinosis; Nephrogenic diabetes insipidus; Nephropathy - IgA; Nephrosis (nephrotic syndrome; Polycystic kidney disease; Post-streptococcal GN; Reflux nephropathy; Renal artery embolism; Renal artery stenosis; Renal disorders; Renal papillary necrosis; Renal tubular acidosis type I; Renal tubular acidosis type II; Renal underperfusion; Renal vein thrombosis.
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Limited range of motion is a reduction in the normal distance and direction through which a joint can move.
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Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.
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Age and weight loss Question:Why does it get harder to lose weight with age?Answer:One must burn more calories than one takes in to lose weight at any age. This can be done either with caloric restriction or with exercise. Although metabolism slow...
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Weight loss is a reduction in body mass characterized by a loss of adipose tissue (body fat) and skeletal muscle. Unintentional weight loss is the most common symptom of cancer and often a side effect of cancer treatments.
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