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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).

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!!!

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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?

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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?

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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 User avatar jerrold74583535

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?

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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?

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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?

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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