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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).

Is smoking really harmful to Raynaud's phenomenon advancement?

I have had Raynaud’s phenomenon for years now, and it especially gets bad in the winter. My family doctor has told me on a few occasions that I really need to quit smoking. Is smoking really harmful to Raynaud’s phenomenon advancement? I really don't want to stop smoking and I don't...

by User avatar dom100213402

Werpes purple blood blisters vericosities vericose veins on

I have been running across this phenomenon of purple blisters that don't burst on their own only in a few instances, but I have had sex with at least 1500 people. So there are sure to be more cases popping up more often in the near future. Mine have been tormenting me for over 6 years. I am 35 and...

by User avatar Guest

About Idiopathic Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia

I am 18 years old guy, and I and my girlfriend had a test today in our medical school. The question was about Idiopathic Autoimmune haemolytic anemia, and our answers were different, so we want to know what actually Idiopathic Autoimmune haemolytic anemia is.

by User avatar Guest

Low Hemoglobin Levels Related To Higher Mortality Rates In Dialysis Patients

Recent research found that risk of death is increased in patients with anemia which is dialysis related when levels of hemoglobin are persistently low during several months. Researchers say that variations of hemoglobin levels are not so dangerous as persistently low amount of hemoglobin in a...

by User avatar Lori2592

What is the cause of persistently elevated blood glucose ?

Hi, my sister had a high glucose levels in the blood for the last two medical check ups. I am very worried for her, because she does not have extra weight; actually she exercises a lot and is always in a good shape. What is the cause of persistently elevated blood glucose?

by User avatar nicolina51841

angioplasty for intermittent claudication?

I am 47 years old and I have been diagnosed with intermittent claudication, left leg only. Now, I would like to hear what would be my options. Will I have to be on the therapy for the rest of my life, or is there some procedure that might help? I have heard that angioplasty for this condition might...

by User avatar lindsay156056219

ANybody familiar with the Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure?

Hello, folks. My friends got a baby. However, it seems that she has some problems with her heart. My friends are talking something about taking her to the Blalock-Taussig shunt procedure. I would like to know whether ANybody is familiar with this procedure. I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance,...

by User avatar mikael101471757

Alchol effects on blood

I don't understand how women differ from men in their reactions to alcohol. How it is possible when same amount of alcohol is taken that they have higher blood alcohol concentration level? I also noticed since I am BC pill that I have even lower tolerance on alcohol. Why is that?

by User avatar latrena26360

anemie

What are the symptoms of anemie? My skin is very pale, but it has always been that coloured. Sometimes I develop very rapid heartbeat when am tired, and the problem is that I get tired very fast. My hands and feet are usually cold, but that is maybe the consequence of being smoker for years. I’m...

by User avatar Guest

Cadasil

Hi, I would like to get more information on Cadasil, as my sister, 35 years is likely to suffer from it. She has unbearable migraines. What kind of disorder is it?

by User avatar Guest