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).

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WHAT IS HAEMATOMACROSIS?

Am going to be tested for this. What is it?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Blood donation hygiene

I recently gave blood and was worried about the procedure. My nurse was busy when I was done with the donation, so she called to another nurse to take out the needle. This nurse was not helping other donors, but was working behind the desk where they bring the blood, but he did not change gloves...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

how does one raise hdl?

My total cholesterol level is a bit under the normal value. My ldl and triglycerides are quite all right, but my hdl cholesterol is the one that is decreased. What are the natural ways to raise hdl? How can I manage it with dietary supplements? I need advices about what food to include on my menu....

by brummell2043 over a year ago

over a year ago by clarie785

hemangioma on the spine grown too much!

Answered by a doctor

Hello, I am 27 years old and I need a solution for my hemangioma. It is positioned on the spine and it has grown too much. I am in dilemma now; I have heard that there might be some hormonal treatment, but that it is usually applied in the start, when the hemangioma is not that big. So, what should...

by corbett75364513 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Men with hypoglyciema the Blood sugar never exceeds 90

MY QUESTION IS ABOUT HOYPOGLYCIEMA IN MEN THAT BLOOD SUGAR NEVER EXCEEDS 90, WHAT CAN BE DONE ABOUT THAT SEEING THAT THEY SAY THERE IS NO MEDS TO TREAT IT?

by Rosie Nash over a year ago

over a year ago by Casig5976

which doctor do I turn to for my big hematoma?

Answered by a doctor

I hurt my arm very badly few days ago and now I have a big, ugly hematoma. My friend told me that it’s hematoma because I didn’t know what is happening. I have never had hematoma before. I want to ask you which doctor do I turn to for my big hematoma?

by estella42933 over a year ago

over a year ago by ashton45407

blocked abdominal aorta

Hello. I have a father who is 64 years old and after going to a cardiologist he was find to have blocked abdominal aorta. I don't get it because he seemed rather healthy. He has no problems walking. Is this really that dangerous? He will go to the doctor to see if it is wise to operate or not. Any...

by auberon25834 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

my arteries broken and the blood come in my palms and face.

I am 50 years old lady.some time i feel my arteries are broking then the blood spread in whole the body then i feel pain brown spots itching in the body.some time i feel whole the blood is came in my palms..what is this and what i should to do ?

by shama arif over a year ago

over a year ago by shama arif

Thrombocytopeinia

I am not sure if I am suffering from anemia or thrombocytopenia. Are those two different conditions? Here are my symptoms. I am always tired and I easily bruising. I am positive and on the meds. My doctor first thought that it is anemia, but my symptoms are not typical for anemia. If I have low...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest