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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Hyperviscosity syndrome | |||
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| field = [[Hematology]] | |||
| symptoms = [[Headache]], [[dizziness]], [[visual disturbances]], [[bleeding]], [[fatigue]] | |||
| complications = [[Thrombosis]], [[stroke]], [[heart failure]] | |||
| onset = | |||
| duration = | |||
| causes = [[Increased blood viscosity]] due to [[paraproteinemia]], [[polycythemia]], [[leukocytosis]] | |||
| risks = | |||
| diagnosis = [[Blood tests]], [[viscosity measurement]] | |||
| differential = [[Anemia]], [[dehydration]], [[leukemia]] | |||
| prevention = | |||
| treatment = [[Plasmapheresis]], [[phlebotomy]], [[chemotherapy]] | |||
| medication = | |||
| prognosis = | |||
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'''Hyperviscosity syndrome''' is a medical condition characterized by increased thickness or stickiness of the blood, leading to slow blood flow and potentially serious health complications. It is often associated with certain diseases and conditions, such as [[Waldenström's macroglobulinemia]], [[multiple myeloma]], and [[polycythemia vera]]. | |||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
The symptoms of hyperviscosity syndrome can vary widely, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. Common symptoms may include: | The symptoms of hyperviscosity syndrome can vary widely, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. Common symptoms may include: | ||
* [[Bleeding]] or bruising easily | * [[Bleeding]] or bruising easily | ||
* [[Blurred vision]] or vision loss | * [[Blurred vision]] or vision loss | ||
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* [[Fatigue]] | * [[Fatigue]] | ||
* [[Shortness of breath]] | * [[Shortness of breath]] | ||
== Causes == | == Causes == | ||
Hyperviscosity syndrome can be caused by a variety of conditions that increase the number of certain types of cells or proteins in the blood. These can include: | Hyperviscosity syndrome can be caused by a variety of conditions that increase the number of certain types of cells or proteins in the blood. These can include: | ||
* [[Waldenström's macroglobulinemia]], a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma | |||
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* [[Multiple myeloma]], a cancer of plasma cells | * [[Multiple myeloma]], a cancer of plasma cells | ||
* [[Polycythemia vera]], a slow-growing blood cancer | * [[Polycythemia vera]], a slow-growing blood cancer | ||
* [[Leukemia]], a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow | * [[Leukemia]], a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow | ||
* Certain types of [[anemia]], such as sickle cell anemia | * Certain types of [[anemia]], such as sickle cell anemia | ||
== Diagnosis == | == Diagnosis == | ||
Diagnosis of hyperviscosity syndrome typically involves a combination of physical examination, patient history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include: | Diagnosis of hyperviscosity syndrome typically involves a combination of physical examination, patient history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include: | ||
* [[Blood tests]] to measure the number and types of cells in the blood | * [[Blood tests]] to measure the number and types of cells in the blood | ||
* [[Viscosity tests]] to measure the thickness of the blood | * [[Viscosity tests]] to measure the thickness of the blood | ||
* [[Imaging tests]] such as CT or MRI scans to check for complications | * [[Imaging tests]] such as CT or MRI scans to check for complications | ||
== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Treatment for hyperviscosity syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may include: | Treatment for hyperviscosity syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may include: | ||
* [[Chemotherapy]] or other treatments for cancer | * [[Chemotherapy]] or other treatments for cancer | ||
* [[Phlebotomy]] to remove excess blood cells | * [[Phlebotomy]] to remove excess blood cells | ||
* [[Plasma exchange]] to remove excess proteins from the blood | * [[Plasma exchange]] to remove excess proteins from the blood | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Blood disorders]] | * [[Blood disorders]] | ||
* [[Hematology]] | * [[Hematology]] | ||
* [[Oncology]] | * [[Oncology]] | ||
[[Category:Medical conditions]] | [[Category:Medical conditions]] | ||
[[Category:Hematology]] | [[Category:Hematology]] | ||
[[Category:Oncology]] | [[Category:Oncology]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 4 April 2025
| Hyperviscosity syndrome | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, bleeding, fatigue |
| Complications | Thrombosis, stroke, heart failure |
| Onset | |
| Duration | |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Increased blood viscosity due to paraproteinemia, polycythemia, leukocytosis |
| Risks | |
| Diagnosis | Blood tests, viscosity measurement |
| Differential diagnosis | Anemia, dehydration, leukemia |
| Prevention | |
| Treatment | Plasmapheresis, phlebotomy, chemotherapy |
| Medication | |
| Prognosis | |
| Frequency | |
| Deaths | N/A |
Hyperviscosity syndrome is a medical condition characterized by increased thickness or stickiness of the blood, leading to slow blood flow and potentially serious health complications. It is often associated with certain diseases and conditions, such as Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, multiple myeloma, and polycythemia vera.
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of hyperviscosity syndrome can vary widely, depending on the underlying cause and the severity of the condition. Common symptoms may include:
- Bleeding or bruising easily
- Blurred vision or vision loss
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
Causes[edit]
Hyperviscosity syndrome can be caused by a variety of conditions that increase the number of certain types of cells or proteins in the blood. These can include:
- Waldenström's macroglobulinemia, a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
- Multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells
- Polycythemia vera, a slow-growing blood cancer
- Leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow
- Certain types of anemia, such as sickle cell anemia
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of hyperviscosity syndrome typically involves a combination of physical examination, patient history, and laboratory tests. These tests may include:
- Blood tests to measure the number and types of cells in the blood
- Viscosity tests to measure the thickness of the blood
- Imaging tests such as CT or MRI scans to check for complications
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for hyperviscosity syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the condition. This may include:
- Chemotherapy or other treatments for cancer
- Phlebotomy to remove excess blood cells
- Plasma exchange to remove excess proteins from the blood
