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).

prehypertension/heart beating fast while laying in bed

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What should I do to lower my blood pressure. It has been high for the last few months. I am 40 yeras old and average weight. I do walk and do light arm weights. I also have been havinbg trouble sleeping when I laydown I feel my heart beating and it really upsets me.

by julie over a year ago

i want to know the relation between zinc deficiency in elderly and anemia for searsh

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plz i w to know the relation between zinc deficiency in elderly and anemia

by ahmed over a year ago

Acute Non-Lymphoblastic Leukemia incidence in Caucasians?

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Dear everyone! I am new here and have a question for you all! It seems most people posting here are Caucasians, and that is exactly what I need. I am a doctor from Singapore, and I would truly be grateful for information you could provide about Acute Non-Lymphoblastic Leukemia incidence in...

by tremaine94183347 over a year ago

how much chance I have of developing vasculitis livedoid?

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I have been suffering from chronic venous hypertension for a long while now. Just recently, I have started looking into the conditions that can occur as a result of that - you know, the so called secondary conditions. One of them is vasculitis livedoid, which is a serious disease, with some very...

by simone1045183002 over a year ago

Vasculitis Neuropathy, Research by Chirurge Strauss.

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My sister has been diagnosed with Vasculitis Neuropathy. What help is available, and what help can we give her ourselves?

by wsparker over a year ago

What causes the DNA mutations that can lead to acute lymphocytic leukemia?

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Can anyone tell me more about the causes behind acute lymphocytic leukemia? I did hear that DNA mutations that can lead to acute lymphocytic leukemia have been identified. Does this mean that tests can now be performed routinely to tell whether someone is likely to get acute lymphocytic leukemia, or...

by roderick1054180845 over a year ago

natural cure head cold

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A head cold is not a pleasant thing to have, particularly if you are having a busy period at work and in your family like I do now! I need to get rid of this head cold yesterday, plain and simple! Now, I know it's already a bit late for that, but what do other naturally aware people recommend to...

by hunter1277179629 over a year ago

vasculitis capillaries, what to expect?

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Hi, guys. My friend had some form of petechia on his fingers. At first, we didn’t know what it was. However, a doctor suspects on vasculitis capillaries. I would like to know what this is. I know that vasculitis is the inflammation of blood vessels. Can someone tell me what to expect?

by chen1744178886 over a year ago

High Blood Pressure

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I would like to know what else to take to "EASE" my High Blood Pressure. Currently, i'm taking Lisinopril(20MG), but I would like to know what Vitamins, or Supplements may also help. I'm taking "One-A-Day Mens 50+Advantage"(I'm 51-Years Old), & also a Potassium...

by Guest over a year ago

Atypical coarctation of aorta diagnosed after persistent fatigue

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I am hoping for some support. I have just been diagnosed with аtypical coarctation of aorta. I was only diagnosed after months and months of persistent fatigue, fatigue to the point where it was really difficult for me to even get out of bed in the morning. My question to other patients is, I...

by sebastian927172146 over a year ago