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).

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What is Hypolipidemia??

Hi, i recently went to the doctors to get a blood test as I have been put on a course of Epilum to combat migraine headaches. The results of thse tests showed that my liver had been making "strange levels of enzymes" normally associated with the likes of alcohol misuse, hepititus, etc They...

by steverobb197372494 over a year ago

over a year ago by steverobb197372494

Sclerotherapy side effects

I have been receiving Sclerotherapy on my legs for spider veins for six to seven years now. Within the last three years I have experienced a migraine headache immediately following the treatment four times and after the last treatment I experienced what I would describe as a "rush" and a...

by mrs. r. over a year ago

over a year ago by mrs. r.

haemochromatosis

My mother never had any symptom, and one day she is accidentally diagnosed with hemochromatosis. That really surprised me because she is 53 years old and she never thought about this disorder. Now, when we are faced with this sad fact, I need to hear more about it. Can you tell me something more...

by clendening320 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Scared & worried

I am so glad I found this web site. I have been running high on my white blood cell count for 3 years. The doctor sent me for sonograms and lots of blood work and everything was ok. They went down to normal 3 months ago and now they are high again 14.1. She wants me to go for a bone marrow test...

by chriml40099 over a year ago

over a year ago by chriml40099

a Vitamin For Cardiovascular Health?

Is there such a thing like a vitamin that promotes good cardiovascular health? There is a history of cardiovascular disease in my family and I was wondering if there was something I could do to protect myself and prevent the disease. Thank you

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by verine609

common symptoms of anemia

Hi, I would like to know what are symptoms of anemia because I believe I suffer from it. I get tired easily, don’t have enough strength, become pale after some physical work. Is it related to anemia?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

white blood cell count is more i got chicken pox two months later is this effect now on the count

Answered by a doctor

i have increased wbc count now i got chicken pox two months back

by pavan over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

alcohol blood vessels

Hello there, I am a guy who is 23 years old. I am a guy who likes to drink, now and then. I heard that alcohol may damage blood vessels. Is this true? If it is, then what should I do? I wouldn't like to stop drinking, it is so much fun. It would be great if I get an answer fast.

by rodrigo34306 over a year ago

over a year ago by crawford40696