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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).

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...

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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

removal of facial hematoma

Answered by a doctor

Is this done in the office without anesthesia? How is it drained?

by User avatar Guest

My right big toe is black

My right big toe is black and white the white part is on the top. it hurts and it gets painful when somebody touches or i  move it. I didnt realize it was black till yesterday. please help...

by User avatar thenoisyone

Tiredness all the Time

Answered by a doctor

30 Minutes after 9 hours of good sleep I am tired again.Is this a blood disorder

by User avatar awal312048@netzero.com

Burning back pain after descending thoracic aorta replacement

My friend had total replacement of the descending thoracic aortia (from her heart down to her kidneys) due to an aneurysm near her heart. They also had to remove the number 9 rib to access it. She was told their was a possibility of paralysis due to it being so close to her spine. She had her...

by User avatar Guest

Doctors Dismissed us cuz we're kids

It all started 9 or 10 months ago, my boyfriend's foot suddenly starting swelling up and going red. He rubbed it out and he said it felt as if the blood was going back through his body. It was as if the blood had been trapped there, like a blood clot. He ignored it until the same foot same spot...

by User avatar Guest