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Blood & Blood Vessel (Vascular) Disorders

The basic types of blood vessels are arteries, veins, capillaries and lymphatics. Their main goal is to keep blood flowing to all of your vital organs. Here, you can discuss topics related to blood disorders (anemia, blood cholesterol, hemochromatosis, hemophilia, polycythemia vera, sepsis, sickle cell disease, thalassemia, thrombosis) and blood vessel disorders (arteriosclerosis and atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, aneurysm, vasculitis, venous thrombosis, varicose veins, lymphedema).

teenager with orthostatic hypotension

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I need some advice about hypotension the orthostatic one for my teenager is recently diagnosed with orthostatic hypotension and I am desperate for I was told there is no special cure to this condition especially regarding the fact I also suffer from orthostatic hypotension but somehow am managing to...

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Polycthemia

When does Polycythemia occur?

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GROUP B STREP... I NEVER KNEW THEY WERE RELATED.

I was told during my second pregnancy that I tested positive for "group b strep" which can cause miscarriages. I was put on an antibiotic drip to diminish the chances of it being passed on to my baby... during labor In October 2002. I was asked by my private ob/gyn if I had been told this before and...

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Concern about White Blood Cell Count

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Hi,      I went to a  Rheumatologist and he did a blodo test to check liver, kidney, etc because I'm taking medication for Osteoarthritis.  Both time my white blood cell count was a little high.  I was getting concern about this.  I went to my Primary Care Physican and she wanted a blood...

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What does blue veins mean

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Hello, I am 24 female and have a problem since I am aware of myself. I have blue veins on my arms and legs. They are really sticking out and are visable. I don’t know what do blue veins mean and mostly I would like to know how to get rid of them!!! Thanks for advice!

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A question about angiography

is angiography at the age of 77 yrs. is safe? what is ct scan angiography?

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high wbc, odd shaped wbc, reccuring fever 18 month old

My daughter has had fever every month for the last 7 months that last typically 5-10 days, fevers get up to 104.5 and she has vomiting with the high fevers. Every month we take her to the Dr or ER and are sent home with antibiotics with the answer of "she's probably getting a cold or ear...

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How can restenosis be fixed?

My father is 71 years old and started to have heart problems. Angioplasty has been done and everything was fine for a while, but then the heart control showed restenois – reoccurrence of stenosis. I have to admit that I was frightened when I heard for this and all I want to know now is how...

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what is the life expectancy for hemophilia

Hello, folks. My little nephew has been diagnosed with hemophilia. I must admit that I am very sorry for this and I would like to help him. I don’t have much info about this disease, so I will need your help. What is the life expectancy for this type of disorder? I will appreciate it.

by User avatar rogerio2006149814

White Blood Cells

The past week I haven't felt right. I feel like I might have an ear infection cause it is causing me to be dissy at times. So I went to the doctor and he said that my white blood cells were up 95%. What does this mean? He put me on antibiotics for ten days but today is the sixth day and I sorta...

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