Here are the 5 most common blood disorders you should know about

blood disorders Recently, ICMR-NIIH, Mumbai developed a cost-effective diagnostic test for severe haemophili A and Visual Molecular Dynamics. You will be surprised and happy also to know that this is the first test in the world for a specific diagnosis of any common bleeding disorder. These tests are cost effective (Rs. 50) compared to currently available tests for the diseases that cost around Rs. 4000 to Rs. 10000. Blood disorders are conditions that affect the function of blood. These are characterised by unexplained fatigue and weight loss. Most of these disorders reduce the number of proteins, cells, nutrients, or platelets in the blood and are caused by mutation in parts of some specific genes. Also, some blood disorders can be the result of medications and lifestyle factors too. Read on to know 5 most common blood disorders that may affect you.Anaemia Anaemia: It is a medical condition in which the number of red blood cells decreases, or their oxygen-carrying capacity become insufficient to meet your physiologic needs.Leukopenia Leukopenia: If you are suffering from leukopenia, the number of your white blood cells will be less than it should be. And, this can put you at an increased risk of developing infections. the disorder affects white blood cellsThrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia: A condition causing low blood platelets count is known as thrombocytopenia.Erythrocytosis Erythrocytosis: It is basically a condition that triggers the production of blood forming cells resulting in increased number of red blood cells. This can happen due to various factors including smoking, heart disease, severe lung disease etc.Leukocytosis Leukocytosis: This blood disorder causes an increase in the number of white blood cells.