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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).

Can a thromb hurt--as if cause pain?

My father feels big pain in his left leg. I think he has a thromb. I know that redness and swelling are the most common signs when you have thromb but I’m not sure that it can be very painful. Tell me can a thromb hurt--as if cause pain?

by User avatar mayer27963190

After 5 years I still experence high blood sugar and still d

I have just turned 61 after suffering 6 strokes and 1 heart attack back in 03. I have been in a wheelchair for 5 years and just the other day I got out of my wheelchair and walked about 50ft without the use of anything to sustain my balance. I am a retired cop who never gave up on one day walking...

by User avatar Guest

discoloration of extremities

What can cause discoloration of extremities (arms, legs, fingers, toes, nose)..other symptoms include iron deficient anemia, vericose veins, low energy....

by User avatar Guest

High ALT / AST

My alt is 142 my ast is 112 my doctor has watched these and this is the highest they have been. Have had a liver biopsy and all came out fine?? any idea why these are high

by User avatar jod96

anyone with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome personal experience?

I have decided to use this forum as a way to try and find other people like me. I am 33 and suffer from antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. It is severely limiting my life and while I would love to have kids, I am very afraid that the risk is just too high! It is difficult for me sometimes, and I...

by User avatar meghann1642203404

blood clothing

I have dear friend who told me recently that he had blood clothing on his left upper leg he feel very tired and this is the third time, doctors says it's not good to flight and gave him vitamins. I'm very worry about him his blood pressure is low 150/50. Tell me please what he must do and is this...

by User avatar Mayda Bou Khalil47786

Megaloblastic Anemia Hypoglycemia

Hi, I am 39 years old, and I suffer from both megaloblastic anemia and hypoglycemia. Both diseases are caused by some kind of deficiency. I am wondering is there an underlying cause for both diseases?

by User avatar Guest

lump on vein

I am hoping for some answers! I recently saw there was a small lump on a vein, or at least near the vein, and I am quite worried about this. I know that it could be something totally non dangerous but for some reason the lump is freaking me out. If you have any idea what this could be, please let me...

by User avatar berna1567135848

For how long can you take medications that prevent thrombosis?

Hello, good people. My neighbor was diagnosed deep vein thrombosis of legs. She takes her medications that prevent thrombosis regularly. I wonder for how long you can take these medications. I would really appreciate if anyone could reply me to this question. Thank you in advance for all your help....

by User avatar darn95364724

Anemia and Rh incompatibility

I am a 42 year old female with unexplained severe anemia. My parents are dead now but they often told me of how they were not suppose to have me, as I was an accidental birth. In 1957 they were told they should not have another child after my brother was born because their blood was incompatible....

by User avatar lbarker469269