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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About anemia and thryoid

I have been to see a doctor because i have been feeling palpitations and rapid heartbeat, as well as being tired. I am being checked for anemia and thyroid disease. I had anemia a couple of years ago. However, i had a blood test 4 or 5 months ago and I was fine. Is it possible to develop anemia...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Will a blood clot always cause problems if not treated in time?

My father has small blood clot in coronary artery. His doctor prescribed to him some anticoagulant to reduce the risk of abnormal clotting. I’m afraid because I know that blood clots in coronary artery may cause heart attack. Will a blood clot always cause problems if not treated in time?

by al144367561 over a year ago

over a year ago by jacques163167560

Pregnant with Atrial Flutter?WHat are my options?

Hello, folks. I have just found out that I am pregnant. It would be great news if I didn’t have atrial flutter. I must admit that I am afraid. What are my options? I don’t know what to do and I was hoping to find some answer here. I hope someone will help. Thanks in advance.

by mame15571503 over a year ago

over a year ago by austine167971502

What type of meds to avoid with Raynaud

I have Raynaud’s phenomenon, which is especially bad in winter and it is limiting my life quite a bit, especially as I live in Alaska. I did hear once that certain types of medications could aggravate Raynaud’s phenomenon. So, what medications should I be avoiding? Thank you for your...

by annette1109178793 over a year ago

over a year ago by annette1109178793

SLIGHTLY ELEVATED CRP LEVEL WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?

Last thursday i had blood tests done because i kept having pains below my chest and lower tummy along with a lot of bloatedness. The doctor said i may have IBS but wanted to rule out anything else so suggested i got a blood test. I got the results today and was told over the phone that everything is...

by as92286087 over a year ago

over a year ago by medic-dan109453

What are the causes of iron deficiency?

I need urgent advice. I am 22 years old. I am in second month of pregnancy. I had sore tongue and frontal headaches. It was time for visit to the doctor. He had taken some blood tests and he has determined that I have iron deficiency. Can you tell me what the causes of iron deficiency are?

by savina32248 over a year ago

over a year ago by clifford31767

Legionella and air conditioners-is there a relation?

Hello, folks. I have heard about legionnaire disease and how it is caused by bacterium called Legionella. I have read somewhere that there is some relation between these bacteria and air conditioners, but I am not sure whether this is true. I would appreciate if someone could verify me this. Thanks.

by alister169895428 over a year ago

over a year ago by herschel184195426

tests to determine if pseudomonas infetion is present

My huisband has pancrecatic cancer and recently developed a pseudomonas infection. They tell us it is now gone, but he has an artificial hip and a port so we are advised that it can hide there. What is the best way of testing to make sure it is gone? He was diagnosed with a tumor in July 2005 and...

by lonepine0616@ol.com over a year ago

over a year ago by lonepine0616@ol.com

what is bacterimia

I have a friend who keeps telling me about problem with bacteremia. He started to be boring already, but I think this is my problem. I have to admit I do not understand what kind of bacteria cause bacteremia. That is why I cannot talk to him about this topic and it sounds boring to me. I believe it...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by abtie