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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).

potassium loss

Hi, I`m 56 and have a high blood pressure. After taking a blood test, my doctor told me that potassium loss could be the cause of my condition. I have also noticed some heart disturbances (could it be from the same cause?). Anyway, my doctor told me to eat more meat, fruits and veggies and to drink...

by User avatar Guest

Cholesterol levels increased after not taking drugs

Hi, I have my cholesterol levels elevated again, as soon as I stopped taking drugs. I believed that by regulating diet and with help of medicines I have brought it back to normal. Why is my cholesterol increased again?

by User avatar Guest

My wbc is 3,600. What does that mean?

My wbc is 3,600. What does that mean?

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life expectancy for fanconi anemia

What is the life expectancy for the genetic disorder fanconi anemia? I had a brief look at the symptoms of fanconi anemia, and it does look as if the complications of fanconi anemia can easily lead to death, but I am not sure about the life expectancy, beyond a common sense assumption that it can...

by User avatar mateo1906152942

vein or bood vessell

ive noticed that a vein or blood vessel around the head of my penis/foreskin area has just appeared. It kind of hurts during sex .There may be a bump there but it feels like a vein to me.Im 39 years old, married.what the heck is it?

by User avatar mike

small blood vessel disease

I and my husband want to go to a vacation. Our idea is to go to a mountain. We both like snow and coldness. Now I am in doubt about this trip because my friend told that it is not good for my fingers. This is because I have small blood vessel disease and I have problem with white fingers.

by User avatar cheri19437

HDL cholesterol

I know once I have heard for cholesterol. I know something about it, like it goes in our arteries and increase risk for heart attack and stroke. Recently I heard for HDL cholesterol. Now I am interested if that is some kind of the same cholesterol that I know or that is some other type. I would...

by User avatar calcagni2071

recipes low in colestoral

Hello! I have high blood cholesterol and my doctor suggested a change in my diet. I am single, so I don’t have to worry about other people just me and I suppose that is easier when adjusting diet. I was wondering if you could give me some basic instructions on what to eat and what to avoid or if...

by User avatar Guest

Can Doppler determine the state of the femoral arteries?

My father is 57 years old and he has been complaining of the cramps in his both legs. I have to say that I did not have a slightest idea about what that might be so he went to a doctor and now is waiting for the Doppler procedure. Can Doppler determine the state of the femoral arteries?

by User avatar ailene10381910

blood borne diseases

Hello, I am a guy who is 16 years old. I heard something about blood borne diseases but I can't remember any of it. Can you write me something about these conditions? I'll be extremely grateful. For everything you write, I am thanking you in front. I am really sorry to waste your time but I think...

by User avatar blayne19435