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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).

Shortness of breath, chest pain, ITP Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpua, light headed

Answered by a doctor

I am 13 and i have a disease called ITP Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic purpua its a internal bleeding disorder when i was smaller i was born with wet lungs and recently i have been experiencing light headedness, hard to breath, SHARP chest pains and a new one tingling feeling in my mouth and i was...

by User avatar Guest

What type of tyrosinemia is serious?

I heard something about a condition called tyrosinemia at a dinner yesterday, and it was interesting to hear. Someone's son had tyrosinemia and they were talking about it. Frankly I didn't dare to ask any questions, but as far as I understand there are multiple types of tyrosinemia, some of which...

by User avatar wilton1906173201

Low white blood cell count

Hello, I was discovered with low white blood cell count. Has anyone idea why? Thanks for answer!

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understanding bloodwork results

Laboratory tests are tools helpful in evaluating the health status of the person who done it. It is important to realize that laboratory results, for example blood work results, may be outside of the so-called normal range for many reasons. These variations may be due to such things as race,...

by User avatar ticknor1861

Does high platelet count suggest I have cancer

Im 16 , Today i had blood test results and my doctor said everything was fine apart from a high platelet count which is probably due to an infection , He said to have another blood test in about a month and we'll see if the platelet count has gone down , he said i have nothing to worry about but my...

by User avatar Guest

Pounding noise in right ear when exercising?

I have a pounding in my right ear when I exercise. I notice that it stops when I look up, put pressure on my right artery, or stop exercising. So I know its from increased blood flow thats making the noise. I had a lump near my right carotid artery at the same time so I thought that might be it. I...

by User avatar Billytogan115919

Atherosclerosis of external cartoid artery

Hi, I have atherosclerosis of external carotid artery, and I really worry about my health condition. How risky that is? I am taking aspirin, metoprolol and furosemid.

by User avatar Guest

Do varicose veins require medical treatment?

Answered by a doctor

Hi! My mother has varicose veins. She doesn’t know does she need to go to see a doctor because of that. She says that it’s nothing dangerous but I’m worried a lot. I think that she needs to do something about that. Tell me do varicose veins require medical treatment? Thanks!

by User avatar melisandra48465906

Would Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm cause problems with breathing?

Hello, folks. My friend has breathing problems and suspects that he has aneurysm. I am not sure why he thinks that, but he is convinced in that. I would like to know if thoracic aortic aneurysm would even cause problems with breathing. I would be grateful for all your replies. Bye!

by User avatar rutledge168667573

life expectancy for sickle cell

Hi, folks. My son has been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. I know that this is something that is genetically determined. I am not sure how this can be treated. What is life expectancy of patients with this disease? Do you have any idea? I would appreciate all your replies considering this.

by User avatar martyn1517151537