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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).

DO Hemangioma on face causes any pain or discomfort?

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My daughter is 2 moths old and hemangioma just showed up on her face. Well, it was there since her birth, but only as a small, insignificant birthmark and it became a lot bigger. Doctors said that we should wait and see how it progresses but I am so worried for her! Does hemangioma on face cause any...

by User avatar sandra34657827

Hematoma not going away for weeks!What do I do?

Answered by a doctor

Hi! I’m desperate. Hematoma not going away for weeks! It’s very big, around 12 cm and it’s on my left thigh. It’s also very painful and I don’t know what to do. My doctor told me that I need to be patient few weeks more. Maybe it will go away. What do I do?

by User avatar keeley156064294

strep in bloodstream

I have baby boy, who is only 9 weeks old. Few days ago I have heard on television something that really made me worry. I have heard group B strep can cause diseases in newborns, which usually occurs in first week of life. I want to know more about sepsis, which I have been told is infection of the...

by User avatar Guest

Thrombocykopenia

I was suffering from thrombocytopenia after pregnancy. Doctors at hospital recommended transfusion. I don’t know whether it’s severe or not. I need some advice or recommendation about thrombocytopenia. Thank you in advance.

by User avatar Guest

microcytic anaemia

:D Hi, After feeling unwell for some 3 weeks with symptoms of chest pain, fluttering heart, a swollen ankle (now both swollen), bleeding gums and excruciating headache i decided to go to the doctor who sent me to the cardiology department, also telling me i had sprained my ankle! i took the...

by User avatar aurora721

What could be causing bruises?

I have many bruises that I don't have for which i have no explanation. My platelets are normal and my clotting time is normal also. What could be causing this?

by User avatar JulRayOhm298215

WHAT IS HAEMATOMACROSIS?

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

by User avatar 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 User avatar 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 User avatar brummell2043

hemangioma on the spine grown too much!

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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 User avatar corbett75364513