| obulinemia is a disorder in which cryoglobulins are found | | | | Cryoglobulinemia, they are Types I, II, and III. Type 1 |
| within a person's bloodstream. Cryoglobulins are a type | | | | Cryoglobulinemia is of the single type and anywhere |
| of protein that tend to be precipitated when you are | | | | from 10 to 15% of people who are affected with the |
| exposed to cold temperatures, generally around 36 | | | | disorder is affected with Type 1. Type 1 |
| degrees F. Typically cryoglobulins are found in those | | | | Cryoglobulinemia is typically found in those who have |
| that possess other types of illnesses or disorders such | | | | disorders such as lymphoproliferative disorders. |
| as specific types of autoimmune diseases or leukemia, | | | | Type II and III are both of mixed types and both of |
| pneumonia and myleoma. Additionally Cryoglobulinemia | | | | these are the most common types. Type II will affect |
| has been found to have a direct link with some viral | | | | anywhere between 50-60% of those affected with |
| infections and diseases such as the hepatitis C | | | | the disorder and Type III affects 30-40%. |
| infection. | | | | Treatments for Cryoglobulinemia |
| What are the symptoms of Cryoglobulinemia? | | | | Typically, a physician will treat cryoglobulinemia with |
| Typically, a person who is affected with | | | | different types of medication. These medications are |
| Cryoglobulinemia generally experiences some | | | | often used to treat instances of inflammation, as well |
| sensitivity when it comes to cold weather and typically | | | | as suppression of ones immune system. In extreme |
| cannot handle severe cold. When outside, people will | | | | cases, a physician will require that the serum within the |
| generally begin to feel some numbness or pain within | | | | blood be replaced with a solution made up of salt |
| their toes and fingers, during colder weather. Because | | | | water, also referred to as saline. |
| the disorder causes the blood to thicken in an | | | | Because cryoglobulinemia can be a "side effect" of |
| abnormal way, the risk of creating blood clots | | | | another disease present within the body, the physician |
| increases within the heart, eyes, and brain. This means | | | | will need to test for any other disease and treat them |
| those experiencing Cryoglobulinemia are at a greater | | | | accordingly. Sometimes cryoglobulins are found with no |
| risk for heart problems and stroke. Furthermore, this | | | | other symptoms exist for the patient and the physician |
| disorder causes the blood vessels to become | | | | will need to conduct further testing to determine if any |
| inflamed, also known as vasculitis; this causes an | | | | other diseases exist. |
| increased risk of artery blockage. | | | | Maintaining a strong and balanced immune system |
| One type of cryoglobulinemia is called EMC (Essential | | | | One of the best ways to combat and prevent |
| Mixed Cryoglobulinemia). This condition is when the | | | | cryoglobulinemia or other autoimmune disease is to |
| cryoglobulins are mixed with a variety of antibodies | | | | maintain a strong and balanced immune system. There |
| that mix for reasons that are unknown. Typically, a | | | | is a variety of products available all over the internet |
| person with this condition will experience joint pains, | | | | that is specifically made to help you obtain and |
| arthritis, spleen enlargement, kidney, heart, or nerve | | | | maintain a balanced immune system. By having a |
| disease. | | | | strong immune system you will create a combative |
| What are the classifications of Cryoglobulinemia? | | | | method of fighting off a variety of ailments and |
| There are three classification groups of | | | | diseases. |