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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Poor Quality of Cabin Air in the Plane Causes DVT

A research was done on the risks of formation of deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) and it was suggested that Low cabin air pressure and poor oxygenation in the planes contribute greatly to the formation of DVT and not only mere sitting in cramped conditions on long flights like it was previously thought....

by lucky29 over a year ago

over a year ago by lucky29

Low Body Temperature

My mom has low body temperature for days. Can this be dangerous? What she should do? She is not sick as far as we know, although she hasn’t seen a doctor yet. What can be the possible cause for low body temperature?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

High Level of Triglecerides

Hello, My doctor called me today and told me I have high level of triglecerides. He didn’t want to go into any debate, he just made an appointment in three days. I am very curious what this is. Is this dangerous? Should I reduce high level of triglecerides? Thanks in advance!

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

usual fainting when pricked by a needle???

Answered by a doctor

i had blood drawn (only 1 vile) a while ago because my lab didn't work the way we wanted it to. it seems that every time i get a shot or blood drawn, i faint. in fact, i do whenever i get pricked by a needle. im terrified of needles because of this.. this time i learned and i didnt even look at the...

by eriiiin2492511 over a year ago

over a year ago by eriiiin2492511

white blood cells up, maybe cancer?

Answered by a doctor

I had a blood test in the E.R. for severe abdominal pain, a C.T. scan with contrast and all of the tests they did. Nothing to say what was causing the severe abdominal pain, however, they did say that in my blood work that my white blood count was up some. I was feeling otherwise fine besides the...

by miss00745 over a year ago

over a year ago by Marrilyn

hematoma after a year

I was in a accident in 2013 and I still have my hematoma on my inner right thigh. It has gone down a lot but it's still visable. It hurts if I push on it like a stinging feeling. What should I do?

by DesGle343707 over a year ago

over a year ago by DesGle343707

Raised temperature from computers

I'm a big computer gamer, so I spend a lot of time in front of a screen. After about 30 minutes, my hands become freezing cold, and my temperature rises. Its not that it really bothers me, as it goes away after I'm off the computer. I know that natural response is "don't use computers." Is...

by granger3296102 over a year ago

over a year ago by hoseclamps83901

ruptured blood vessels

what causes blood vessels in my hands to pop very,very, easy?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

good chlesterol

Please tell me what good sides of chlesterol are? I have heard that it is necessary to our body, although it is known as very harmful and cause of number of diseases. Is it naturally found in human organism? Please give me more info. Thanks.

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest