🩸 Hematology
Blood-related conditions including anemia, clotting disorders, and blood cell abnormalities.
4 conditions in this category
Anemia
فقر الدم
A condition where blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to tissues. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type, especially prevalent in the UAE.
Iron Deficiency Anemia
فقر الدم بنقص الحديد
Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient iron to produce adequate hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. It is the most common nutritional deficiency globally and highly prevalent in the UAE.
Sickle Cell Disease
مرض الخلايا المنجلية
Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder where red blood cells become rigid and sickle-shaped, blocking blood flow and causing pain crises. It is prevalent in the UAE and Gulf region, particularly among Emirati nationals.
Thalassemia
الثلاسيميا
Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder causing the body to produce abnormal or insufficient hemoglobin. It is one of the most common genetic diseases in the UAE and Gulf region, with carrier rates as high as 8-10%.