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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aneurysm?; left hand side

the event start like this: left hand side (palm) start with a rash, then sharp painful and untouchable, then blue dark spot; could be this aneurysm or blocked vessel? My cholesterol levels both are ok (bad and good cholesterol). My AST liver enzymes is normal My ALT liver enzyme is high about 86%...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

lowering cholesteral

Hi there! I have a very high cholesterol and I heard that there are some natural ways for lowering it! My neighbor told me that she read about some herbs! Can anybody help me with this topic!!!

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Platlets

I have a bit lower level of platlets in blood. What should I do to make the situation better? I can notice hemorrhagic spots on my skin. I’ve started to take vitamin c supplements to support collagen synthesis. What food is recommended as a dietary treatment of low platlets level?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

My Head Feels Like It Is Throbbing: Painless, Heartbeat...?

When I am overly nervous/angry/excited/exhausted, my head starts to throb and feels like it's going along with heartbeat. No pain, but I hear some gushing/rushing. It scares me. Know what it could be?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

What is the meaning of the mercury eretism?

Good evening, folks. My friend had mercury intoxication. Among other things, he had mercury eretism. I really don’t know what the meaning of this is. Can anyone be so kind to help me with this? I have never heard about this term before. I hope someone will answer this. Bye folks!

by jerrold74583535 over a year ago

over a year ago by grove41319

Bulging Veins In Hands

Hello, I have a question. I am 57, female and I noticed bulging veins in my hands. Is this because of aging? Why else? How can I reduce it?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Tamara

neutrophils

I have a sister who is going to medical school and she mentioned me something about neutrophils. She said that is one of blood cells, so I found it interesting. When I asked her what is this using for, she could not tell me anything. That is why I want to ask you to tell me something about...

by allegra425 over a year ago

over a year ago by jenelle585