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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).

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

elevated platelet count

What kind of cancer causes high platelet counts?

by User avatar mstar

finger color changes in raynaud

Answered by a doctor

Hi, a week ago I have stumbled on a TV show that was about medicine. That show's topic was about Raynaud's disease. I did not catch it from the beginning and some things are unknown to me. It appears that cold has something to do with it. Anyway, I also heard that finger color changes in Raynaud's....

by User avatar mendy25366

Babeosis disease, what is the treatment

What is the recommended treatment for babeosis? What hosipitals/physicians specialize in the treatment of babeosis and other parasitic diseases such as lyme? Thank you!

by User avatar Patricia B. Hayes97569

my best friend is really fit but has high cholesterol

Hi, my best friend is really fit and still he has high cholesterol. He lives in healthy way, eats healthy food and exercises regularly. Still to have high cholesterol?

by User avatar Guest

Radiating leg pain.

Answered by a doctor

My wife is 56yrs and has some varicose veins. This past Saturday she had a pain radiating from the lower leg up. She pressed on the pain area close to her groin and kept it pressed until she was able to move again. I gave her a low dose (81mg) aspiring during that time. Would like to know what kind...

by User avatar vriefkohl129515