Thalassemia (thal-uh-SEE-mee-uh) is a blood disorder that is inherited. This means it is passed down from one or both parents through their genes. When you have thalassemia, your body makes less ...

Iron deficiency anemia occurs when there are insufficient red blood cells due to a lack of iron. In some cases, iron deficiency anemia can be genetic, as people can pass genetic variations onto their ...

Hyperkalemia is diagnosed with a simple blood test to check your serum potassium level. High potassium levels can cause severe heart issues like arrhythmias. When your serum potassium level is 5.5 mEq ...