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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).

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

life expectancy for gaucher disease

Hi! I am new to this forum but I am hoping that there are people here who can help me with some information? I am trying to learn more about gaucher disease and its complications, and the first bit of info that I really want is what the life expectancy for gaucher disease is? Do you know anything...

by User avatar darb542166453

Arrhythmia help wanted.

I'm a worry wart... Always have been. Lately i've been having arrhythmia problems... I'm only 20 and have a long history of heart problems in my family. Tonight, I have an arrhythmia problem that lasted like a minute it seemed. I felt light-headed and fluttery... I read that you can die from some...

by User avatar Arsonistical39174

Is carotid artery narrowing a common procedure?

My father has carotid artery disease. His doctor told us that if he doesn’t treat this illness well, it can cause a stroke. Now he needs to change his lifestyle. He will use certain medications and I hope he will be much better. Is carotid artery narrowing a common procedure?

by User avatar giorgi140263673

I have had HSP for nearly six months

I have had HSP for nearly six months. I am a 52yr old women. All the usual symptoms excluding (so far) kidney problems. All the reading I have done indicates this as "self limiting" for 6-8 weeks.............anyone else out there suffering as an adult for this longer time?? 8-|

by User avatar Guest

what would cause rapid increase in bp

i've never had any problems with my blood pressure until dec 2006 when it suddenly increased to 140/100 what would cause this? I even went through 2 pregnancies with no problems.. i've never did anything out of the ordinary except go on the depo provera shot. Now i have to take 2 kinds of blood...

by User avatar Guest