Blood thinners are agents that reduce the viscosity of blood. High viscous blood can cause a lot of health complications. The condition where your blood thickness increases and a greater predisposition to clot formation is called hypercoagulability states. When your blood viscosity increases, you may form clots in the blood vessels. This is known as… Continue reading Does Alcohol Thin Your Blood?
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Hemoccult Test
Hemoccult test checks the presence of blood in stool of a patient. While some blood may be clearly visible in tool, at times, it might not be seen with the naked eye. This test can be helpful in detecting hidden blood in stool. One only needs to send a small sample using a special card… Continue reading Hemoccult Test
Bleeding From Belly Button
Belly button bleeding is also known as navel bleeding, and it is caused by several aspects and among them an infection. If you see blood coming out of your belly button, it is something that will make you scared. Although this could be a serious issue, it is nonetheless a condition that can be treated.… Continue reading Bleeding From Belly Button
Blood in Snot
The mucus in different parts of your body has different names and snot is used to refer to mucus that is coming from nose. Whenever you have mucus that is reddish brown or tinged red, it is a sign of blood. As blood mixes with the mucus, it gives that red tone. While the presence… Continue reading Blood in Snot