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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).

Blood TEsts REsults Explained

I see my doctor every six months for blood work. he was happy and said everything looked great. I have lost 26 pounds, am diabetic, HBP, and take cholesterol meds. Today I was reading my blood work and found some highs and lows. He never mentioned them. Can anyone give me any insight? CBC =...

by User avatar Guest

Coffee and cholesterol?

Hi. I am a guy 43 years old, and I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol. I start every day with a coffee, and I take two more during the day. I couldn’t really think of spending a day without drinking a cup of coffee. Could it be linked with my high cholesterol condition?

by User avatar jilli938

What does the presence of GAD autoantibodies may indicate?

My son has been doing some regular blood checks and the results were not good. Doctors found a high level of sugar in his blood and he had to go for some additional examinations. And those showed that he has high presence of GAD autoantibodies in his organism. What does that presence indicate? Help,...

by User avatar sibella147580146

Broken blood vessel in neck at hair salon

Hi everyone,I am a 23-year-old woman in good health. I had my hair highlighted today, and when the stylist was washing my hair, my neck felt uncomfortable, but tolerable. It often feels uncomfortable when in this position, so I didn't think much of it.Afterward, the stylist noticed that I had a two,...

by User avatar illinialum

high red blood cell count

Hi What does a high red blood cell count mean? I'm worried. Thank you

by User avatar angelaflavio298080

Capillaries burst by ankles when standing

I am male 67, no hi BP problems. Not overweight 140 lbs, had all blood work ok. Taking Altac Ramipril. Noticed recently when I stand for 10 mins a large circle of redness on ankle. Showed this to my GP he says its the "pumps" in ball of foot wearing out and in calf and instead of blood returning to...

by User avatar Guest

Acidosis

My really good friend had car accident last week. He was in very serious condition and when I went to the hospital doctor which is taking care of him told me that he had acidosis and that he hopes he would be better. It was very unpleasant surprise for me so i would like to know what acidosis is.

by User avatar haslett38511

bad cholesterol

I had some ordinary blood tests last week. The doctor has called me to visit him after that. I knew that something was wrong. He said that I have increased level of cholesterol in blood. He said it is bad cholesterol. When I came back I have been wondering what is bad cholesterol, and what it can...

by User avatar Guest

Are filters used for platelet transfusions?

Are filters used for platelet transfusions? Are platelets warmed to body temperature before infusion?

by User avatar abeneteau

When is the first tetanus vaccine taken?

Hello! I am looking to find some help here. Yesterday my grandmother said to me something. I didn’t try to understand her question. She asked me when is the first tetanus vaccine taken? I am not a doctor to know that fact. So I am looking someone if may know. Thanks for correspondence.

by User avatar briano855143432