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Cryoglobulinemia: What you should know about it?
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Cryoglobulinemia is a kind of vasculitis, a group of rare diseases marked by inflammation of blood vessels. Which can restrict blood flow and harm essential organs and tissues. Cryoglobulinemia is a condition in which aberrant blood proteins called cryoglobulins. Cluster together when exposed to cold temperatures, restricting blood flow and causing damage to the skin. Also in muscles, nerves, and organs, particularly the kidneys. It can impact the heart, brain, and gastrointestinal tract in rare cases. People with the hepatitis C virus almost usually develop cryoglobulinemia (HCV)..