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 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

vasculitis polyarteritis nodosa

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I really need to know what the prognosis is of vasculitis polyarteritis nodosa. I did hear that it affects the central nervous system and I think that most types of vasculitis which attack the central nervous system can be fatal. Would I be right in thinking so? What is the treatment for vasculitis...

by alf1249170655 over a year ago

Reactive Hypoglycemia, weight loss and a gluten free diet

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I have been living with reactive hypoglycemia since I was 15. After having my second child I wanted to lose the last few baby pounds (about 16 pounds). I was breastfeeding and figured I was eating about 4000 cals/day. I reduced my cals to 2000 and went for two-one hour walks a day pushing two...

by jessesue over a year ago

Anaphylaxis, cold sensetivity and bad circulation (?)

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hi i have had a cold sensetivity for 18 years since i was 21. the symptons are that if i were to be left in cold water i would rapidly go into anapyhalactic shock. when i first had it i would break out in huge red and yellow hives on my skin wherever my skin was exposed to the cold rain and wind....

by tbee over a year ago

High Blood Pressure's

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Hello! My name is Ruffa and I had a Hypertension problem. Since I had my baby last Feb. 2010 my Bp is playin up sometime's I reached 170/97 and at the moment I am taking Coversyl Tablets 10mg. I dont know if I'll go back to normal my Bp. I look after what I eat and I do exercise and my...

by Guest over a year ago

Low blood calcium in Albers-Schonberg disease

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Is there any indication that people who suffer from Albers-Schonberg disease (stone bones) have low blood calcium? I read this somewhere and did not sound quite right to me, considering that an increase in the bone density must be the result of an excess of calcium, not a deficiency? Please give me...

by chico684152626 over a year ago