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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).

IgG deficiency

Hi, I have hypogammaglobulinaemia, meaning that my serum IgG levels are low. I am very concerned because any dysfunction of immune system usually is connected to serious disease. What does it mean to have IgG deficiency?

by User avatar Guest

Hydrochlorot drug interactions

A friend of mine told me about Hydrochlorot. She said her Dr put her on a blood preesure pill PLUS hydrochlorot and weight loss was one of the side effects. She says she has lost 50 lbs over several months and she was really happy with that. She suggested I consult my doc about the pill (25mg)...

by User avatar Stephkell15733

Can I have your opinion please?

Can I have your opinion please?-it is about my latest blood test which turned out to be marked with high triglycerides and cholesterol rates, my cholesterol is higher than 170 and I wonder now if such blood image could cause me some serious heart disease since I remember reading something of it...

by User avatar creight185165519

What is anti tetanus immunoglobulin?

Hello! Does anyone can tell me one thing? I don’t know what is the best source for following question. Actually what is anti tetanus immunoglobulin? I would like to know something about it. If you have any experience or information you can share with me. You can tell me something from your...

by User avatar pepito1566146015

Ross Procedure for aortic stenosis

Nothing seems to be easy in this life. We, my wife and I have been waiting to get married and to have kids. When we finally did it, another problem occurred. My wife was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, high degree and she is needed for surgery. Her doctor recommended Ross procedure. Does someone...

by User avatar auberon25834

Issues with GOOD Cholesterol

I have troubles with cholesterol for a long time. The arteries in my neck are especially affected. But yesterday, for the first time in my life, I have heard that there is something called the good cholesterol. Is it really true? What is his use in our body? Is his role in body positive?

by User avatar Guest

blood draw injury

During Blood Draw I had shooting pain down my arm into my hand. Intermittent pain since then.

by User avatar citymtngal

IgM question

Hi, I had immunoglobulins test performed and it showed increased level of IgM, and other antibodies are at normal rates. Is it indication of beginning of an infection? Am I developing an infection without any visible signs yet?

by User avatar Guest

pulmonary blood

Hi, I have an easy question for you. We just started learning in school about human's anatomy, and we got to the blood vessels. To be honest, this entire world of organs, bones and muscles seems interesting to me, though a bit heavier than the other classes. Could you explain me the work of...

by User avatar kermy36880

Veins throbbing in arm, not sure what to do.

Answered by a doctor

I'm really confused, my upper left arm keeps spazzing out. It'll throb somewhat, just in one place, and it's my bloodstream making it throb. I can't tell if it's the veins or arteries. It usually only thobs like that when I'm laying down, so I can't sleep. Other than that on little spot, my...

by User avatar Guest