What is Therapeutic Phlebotomy?
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Therapeutic phlebotomy is drawing blood for the purpose of management or assessment of a health condition.
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How do members experience Therapeutic Phlebotomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemochromatosis | 179 | 11 | |
| Polycythemia vera | 10 | 4 | |
| Secondary polycythemia | 2 | 0 | |
| Evaluation/monitoring | 1 | 2 | |
| Nosebleeds (epistaxis) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Anemia | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Exhaustion | 1 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 | |
| Iron deficiency anemia | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
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Kadrilex
evaluated on May 25, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for hemochromatosis: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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