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Essential Thrombocytosis Print E-mail
Essential thrombocytosis (also called essential thrombocythaemia) is a condition where the bone marrow produces too many of the cells called platelets. Platelets are cells that are responsible for blood clotting and so essential thrombocytosis is associated with an increased risk of blood clotting - but also bleeding is some cases.
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Antiphospholipid syndrome Print E-mail

APS is a disorder that is associated with an increased risk of blood clotting and problems with pregnancy. It is caused by abnormal antibodies in the blood. 
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DVT - Below Knee Print E-mail

Calf vein thrombosis: this is a clot (thrombosis) in the veins of the calf. The other name for a calf vein thrombosis is a distal DVT.
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Elevated Serum Ferritin Print E-mail
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Essential Thrombocythaemia Print E-mail
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Factor V Leidin Print E-mail
Factor V Leiden is an inherited common change in a gene which is linked to an increase risk of blood clots and occurs in approximately 1 in every 20 – 25 Australians.
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Graduated Compression Stockings Print E-mail
Graduated compression stockings are specially designed stocking that are used to promote blood circulation returning from the legs. Graduated compression stockings are used in people who have problems with clots in the legs.
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Haemochromatosis Print E-mail

Haemochromatosis is a genetic condition in the protein that increases the absorption of iron in the body. Too much iron in the body can damage a number of  body organs.

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Neutropenia Print E-mail
Neutropenia is  a decrease in the number of white blood cells called neutrophils. Neutrophils are very important in protecting the body against bacterial infections. There are a number of reasons why people have low neutrophils and may be at risk of having bacterial infections.
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Clots and Flying Print E-mail

During long flights some people experience blood not circulating through the legs normally which may lead to development of a blood clot. There are a number of steps you can take to reduce the risk of a blood clot developing.
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Prothrombin Gene Mutation Print E-mail
The Prothrombin Gene Mutation is a change in the gene that controls a blood clotting protein that circulates in the blood called prothrombin. This particular gene change leads to an increase in the level of this protein in the blood.
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Dr Chris Barnes - paediatric and adult haematology