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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).

Hemoglobin-based blood substitutes boost

Hello, I need some info regarding hemoglobin-based blood substitutes and its boost effect on the patients. My father is in the hospital due to his open heart surgery and I assume there is a chance he would be given those blood substitutes. Should I be worried? Is there anything wrong that might...

by User avatar celinka57880118

Please advise on bad cholestral

how high is a bad cholestral

by User avatar fernleafox48

Raynud’s syndrome

I would like if someone could tell me more about Raynaud’s syndrome. Recently I heard something about this condition on TV and every since then, I can’t get it out of my head. Maybe it is because of the name. Anyway, I would appreciate some information.

by User avatar Guest

Swollen fingers. Caused by sleeping on them?

Recently my four right finger and pinky left finger tips have swelled up. I was wondering if this could be caused from me taking naps on my hands (using my hands as a pillow). When ever I wake up my hand is always asleep so the blood circulation must be getting cut off somewhat.

by User avatar igo83

Is hematoma likely to occur on scrotum after hernia surgery?

Answered by a doctor

I need some information about hernia surgery. My son needs to have this surgery next month. I met one woman who told me that her son had hernia surgery and after that he got hematoma on his scrotum. Does anybody know is hematoma likely to occur on scrotum after hernia surgery?

by User avatar jo-anne44077

Need CBC testing help

I would like to have a CBC test done but I am fearful of needles. I am fine with having blood drawn from my finger though (I’ve done some home testing before). Is it possible for me to collect a blood sample and take it into a lab for a CBC test? Is there a doctor that would be willing to help?

by User avatar Pete

Acrodermatitis enteropathica, genetic or acquired condition?

So my question for people who have experience with this is the following. Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a disease we would all like to avoid, I am sure that is something we can agree on. How is Acrodermatitis enteropathica passed on - is it genetic or acquired? What are the things that we can...

by User avatar delbert1919152670

Hair Thinning

Hello, I need advice. I have diabetes and I am very strict at controlling level of blood sugar and also my blood pressure, cos I get nervous for little thing and my pressure goes uuuuupppp. For the past month or maybe even two my hair has begun thinning. On some places (crown) I can see my scalp...

by User avatar madge610

Bursting blood vessels

Last night, I had a blood vessel in the back of my left hand burst and it turned my hand blue and tingly. I called a nurse help-line, and they said to go in and have it checked out. When I was in the waiting room at the ER, another one ruptured in the back of my right hand. The doctor ran a bunch of...

by User avatar Guest

Pain in right arm post angioplasty with stent

Answered by a doctor

My husband had a very successful angioplasty a week ago, with stent placement into the OM1 We are aware that the extensive bruising is normal. Now he thinks the pain he still experiences is caused by cramps. What can we do?

by User avatar Oma