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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).

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 User avatar Guest

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 User avatar allegra425

Question about the carotid arteries

Here's the question: Can you cause any problems by pressing on the carotid arteries while taking a pulse (list all possible)

by User avatar sickman

I suffer from thalassemia

Hi, I am 32 years old guy who is suffering from Thalassemia. Is there anyone who knows something about this condition?

by User avatar Guest

High WBC and abnormal T cells?

Does an elevated white blood cell count and abnormal T Cells indicate leukemia or could there be another cause?

by User avatar Guest

Artery Noise Warns of Heart Risk

A new study finds that an unusual, harsh sound that doctors can hear when passing a stethoscope over a main artery to the brain could, besides stroke, also indicate an increased risk of heart attack and death from heart disease and stroke. This sound is called a carotid bruit and is caused by...

by User avatar Lori2592

meaning of score on my white blood count

what does it mean when white blood count is 12.14 and normal is 4.30-10.60?

by User avatar gita342719

lactic acid dehydrogenase

My husband has had a high Lactic acid dehydrogenase, he has hypertension, Gout and borderline diabetes. He is also over weight. I am worried sick because no one will tell me what this is all about,. but they tell me its bad. what can we do, please help and can it be lowered with some medication?...

by User avatar Guest

Bloodwork chemicals check

dowhat type of chemicals does the lab test for when chemical is checked off on a bloodwork requistion?

by User avatar ann

Sickel

Hi, I am 22 and for me life with sickle cells is hard. I am spending all the time in the hospital and I am always tired. Sometimes I need two blood transfusions and it happens that I catch up all type of things that are there. I already lost lot of school and I can’t catch up with work I am very...

by User avatar Guest