How do blood disorders affect my body?

How do blood disorders affect my body?

Your blood is made of both liquids and solids. The liquid part (plasma) contains water, proteins and salt. When a part of your blood doesn’t do its job, a blood disorder can develop. Blood disorders tend to involve:

• The red blood cells, white blood cells or platelets that make up the solid part of your blood.
• The blood proteins that play a role in clotting.

People with red blood cell disorders don’t have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to their organs. They may feel cold, tired or weak.

People with white blood cell disorders may feel ill and are at increased risk of developing infections.

People with platelet disorders have trouble with bleeding or clotting.