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).

blood in urine

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I have used warfarin daily since 1989 because of DVT's. One year ago two stents were inserted in aoartic arteries and plavix and low dose aspirin were prescribed. Within the past three weeks I have experienced gross haematuria, my urine is very red. There is no apparent bladder infection. Could the...

by gjsamuels135048 over a year ago

I recently have received 2 Cortizone shots (1 to each knee). My blood pressure has been high

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Since I have received this shot my blood pressure has been higher than normal like 203/101. 177/92, & 169/100. i AM ON 4 blood pressure meds and have a hard time keeping my blood pressure below 150/100 to begin with can this shot make my blood presssure higher????? I called my doctors office...

by Midget01 over a year ago

Low iron and blood pressure is kind of high..whats wrong!

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i went to give blood yesterday and i couldnt because my iron was very low...but before she checked my iron my blood pressure was kind of high...then when she checked my iron it was a 10.2 idk whats the problem me and my boyfriend had sex the day after my period we didnt use protection and i asked...

by rissareid09131975 over a year ago

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by Guest over a year ago

creatine kinase blood work total too high

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I would like your help. I got no help from my doctor. I would like to know what the results of my blood work mean concerning Creatine Kinase total. It came back 170 when the normal range is between 29-143. I didn't do any kind of work out before the blood test. Thank you. Julie

by jspencer over a year ago

pressure ulcer heel dressing tonight saturated with u green discharge and looks of dried blood

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My daddy had the procedure to repair 3 clogged arteries going to his feet/heel. only one could be repaired and it was not the mainartery. The doctor felt good about sufficient blood supply getting to the heel, but in a timely manner. Procedure worked, but the heel is not receiving ANY blood...

by Suey over a year ago

I have rebound hypertension.

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I have hypertension. I used to take 2 drugs: a betabloker and clonidine. I am traveling, and ran out of the betabloker. Currently I only take clonidine. For a week now my blood preasure goes down one hour after I take clonidine, but it goes back up after 8-9 hours. I was told that I have rebound...

by felicia over a year ago

High blood pressure

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I am a 48yr old woman, 7 years ago i was told i had had a heart attack after a stint in A&E after having a blood test. On seeing a consultant and having a scan of my heart he could not see any damage to it. I have been having high blood pressure on and off since this time. Last week at work i...

by Guest over a year ago

High blood cell count, bleeding of eyes, blood in urine, and

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I am trying to find an answer for my mothers situation. She is in her mid 30's and has been sick for over 6 months. Her symptoms that she has had for awhile are extreme fatigue, blood in urine, high blood cell count, lymphosite number is high, and lymnoids enlarged in neck that are painful. She has...

by Alawler over a year ago

Blood pressure, grandfather is in hospital.

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my grandfather is in the hospital with a high blood pressure and the Doc's say its because his blood vessels aren't closing when he starnes up so a lot of the blood is going to his head which is making his blood pressure drop and he gets dizzy. Does anyone know what may be wrong with him please...

by Guest over a year ago