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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).

what would cause someone to have protein in thier blood?

I am concerned about a friend. I fell I am to hard on her because I keep telling her she need to accept what is going on with her body and she is wrapping her self in self pitty.I want to be sure Im pushing for the right reasons.

by User avatar Guest

Lipoprotein reduction information

Hi, I would like to receive some information. I have some problems with my lipoprotein level. It is rather high. It is 22 mg/dl. Now I have to reduce this level of lipoprotein. Can you advice me how to do that? I have heard that high lipoprotein is genetically linked. Is there any medication for it?

by User avatar krispin47951

Beta 2 Microglobulin blood test was a little elevated

I just had a beta 2 microglobulin blood test and about 6 months ago it was 1.92 then in 3 months it went to 2.22 now its 2.55 should I be concerned. I have lost 10 lbs also. My oncologist is not concerned. Thank you so much for helping me out. I have had Non Hodgkin Lymphoma and a recurrence...

by User avatar star*love71952

Anemia

Hello! I would really appreciate if someone would introduce me to symptoms of anemia. Thanks a lot!

by User avatar tank1814

pernicious anemia

I have been diagnosed recently with pernicious anemia and I don't seem to get what it actually means. I went to see a doc for the symptoms I am having for several months such as appetite loss and frequent diarrhea as well as fatigue and I also have rapid heart rate anyway I know what anemia is about...

by User avatar leia31736

Bacterial Infection Blamed in 2 Deaths

Health officials from Ventura County report and warn about a fast-acting bacterial infection similar to meningitis that had killed a baby and a teenager around Christmas time. Meningococcemia, a type of blood poisoning, is an infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides that lives in...

by User avatar Miia2818

side effects of simvastatin 40 mg

Hello, folks. My father has elevated levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in his blood. His cardiologist thinks that diet is not enough to regulate this. He recommends drug called simvastatin of 40 mg in the evening. What are the side effects of this drug? Can anyone help? I would appreciate it.

by User avatar giffard1303183974

my cold red hands

Answered by a doctor

Hi Im 13 and from as long as i can rember my hands are always cold, red,swaety and swolen. I try to warm them up,but it never works. Nomater how hot it is they still are like this, every great once and a wile they wil be normal, but how do i make them stay like that.   :( 

by User avatar lalabam

inflamed blood vessels

Hi, I am very concerned about my friend. He was always healthy. His daily habits include some kind of physical activities and he always pays attention to his diet. All of a sudden, a rash and a swelling developed on his legs. He also started to lose weight. When he paid a visit to the doctor, he was...

by User avatar fields42285

ankle and feet

please help i am 45 and for the last 8 months i have alot of pain in my ankles and when i stand up for long periods of time my feet swell up

by User avatar jaswinder