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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).

Chances of blood clot formation when suffering from Atrial flutter?

My mother is 67 years old and she has been having heart problems for more than a decade now. Latest in her medical history is atrial flatter, and this is something I do not know much about. How dangerous is it? What are the chances of blood clot formation when suffering from Atrial flutter? How...

by User avatar enriqueta51791

What kind of doctor should I see for cellulitis?

I've had cellulitis 3 times since January. The first time I took 2 rounds of antibiotics. The second time 4 rounds. This time I am about to finish the first round and the symptoms are still here. Swollen ankles, hardness under the skin, almost impossible to do stairs, painful walking. What kind of...

by User avatar Guest

Sunburn and Purple Legs

Answered by a doctor

Hi there! I recently got a bit of sunburn on my legs (lower and upper parts) and have noticed that when i am in the shower my legs go really purple...i do have bad circulation normally anyway but its quite scary!! Any ideas?!

by User avatar Guest

Head pain, blood clot?

water relieves pain coming on right side of my head above the ear

by User avatar oneseed

What could be causing anemia besided low iron?

Hi, I am 34 years old. For some time I feel that there is something wrong with me. I am pale, I feel weak and sometimes I feel dizzy. I had appendix surgery few months ago. My menstrual periods are irregular. Doctor suspect that I have anemia, but on the blood test my iron is normal as I can see....

by User avatar stephenie32094

hgb c trait

After an electropheresis, it was determined that I have hgb C trait. My family hx on my mothers side of family is positive for sickle cell anemia and trait. how did I come up with hgb c trait? I am the only one in the family that did. In addition, normally hgb c trait is symptomless-but my symptoms...

by User avatar dianne

Low Feritin

Hi. I am a 26 years old woman, and I suffer from aneamia. I found about it 2 days ago, and doctor said that I have low feritin. But he wasn’t kind enough to explain what that means. So, can anyone help me?

by User avatar Guest

Wearing pressure stockings for Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Hello, I would like some advice. I am 56 years old and from now on I will have to deal with deep vein thrombosis. The doctors did not yet bring a decision regarding my therapy but I have heard that wearing pressure stockings might help for deep vein thrombosis during flight. Is that true?

by User avatar wiatt44467562

What are the chances of damaging artery walls with laser atherectomy?

I would like to be more informed about the laser atherectomy. This is because my mother is due to that procedure in two weeks and I would lie of I say I am not worried for her. I am also concerned about the operation itself. What are the risks, chances of damaging artery walls? Will she be ok?

by User avatar lizette115271505

I have a Haemophilia boyfriend

Hi, I am 23 years old and I recently I met a guy and that we are attracted to each other to be as boyfriends. He told me that he has haemophilia. Would you help me about these topics? Please note that we are a Gay (Homosexual) couple and he is 19. 1. In emergency situation how can I help him? 2. If...

by User avatar Guest