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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).

high hemoglobin levels and polycythemia. I am currently on antibiotic Pantocid

Hi i am 38 years old recently got my complete blood count done, it says hemoglobin level at 17.1 and PCV = 49.5. i am on antibiotics Pantocid HP KIT and since last 2 days ive been having rashes on my face. i am really scared,  can it be associated with polycythemia 

by User avatar Anurag

Broke a Blood Vessel in My Foot

Nine days ago, I broke a blood vessel in my foot. I was with some friends on a rooftop and, when I jumped down, didn't land correctly and was instantly in extreme pain and could not walk. I went to the doctor two days later and was told that I had broken a blood vessel and that I should be...

by User avatar Guest

Arm pain, feels like blood flowing out, it can happen at any time

Pain occurs in both arms, (full arm). It feels like blood is flowing out. It only lasts for a couple of minutes, but leaves me very weak when it happens. It can happen at any time, standing, walking, sitting, driving, etc. It's now occurring almost every day and it scares me. I have read somewhere...

by User avatar Guest

A link between alcohol and levels of arteriosclerosis? Moderate drinking - yes or no?

Hey, I was wondering if there any link between alcohol and levels of arteriosclerosis? Since my sister has arteriosclerosis and she still drinks alcohol occasionally. I don't know if this dangerous or not, but I am trying to convince her that alcohol is not good for her in any case since her...

by User avatar Mayor Lea

Prescribed with thiazide diuretics to lower blood pressure - problems with constant lightheadedness

Answered by a doctor

Hi guys. I was wondering, does any of you taking a thiazide diuretics for your the lower pressure? I have low blood pressure for a while, but it became really bad in the last three months. So, I was not able to raise my blood pressure with the foods, and that is why I have decided to visit my...

by User avatar three234

is my constant lightheadedness connected to high blood pressure 150/90

Answered by a doctor

Guys, I am freaked out. Literally. Last night I was really bad and I had this dizziness. I just felt really bad and I wanted to check my blood pressure. So, I did and when I saw that I have very high blood pressure 150/90, I got really scared. I have a low blood pressure generally and this has never...

by User avatar FreakOutLady

high white blood cells coming out when i am horny and even more while having intercourse

Answered by a doctor

hello there,i am having a matter regarding with this too much coming out of white blood cells especially when i'm getting horny and even more while having intercourse with my partner.my question are how to prevent or stop this white blood cells that keeps on coming out from my vaginal and whenever...

by User avatar mari

high wbc count & leukemia symptoms xx

im a 17 year old girl and ive been having some symptoms over the past 6 months such as frequent infections a sinus infection that wont go away the flu in january with really cold hands and feet severe fatigue which has gotten to the point where i barely leave the house and now i have horrible back...

by User avatar babypaigiexo363811

Type B Aortic Dissection

Answered by a doctor

I have been diagnosed with an aortic dissection that is extensive. Basically top to bottom. Anyone out there with the same problem and what are you told is the life expectancy. I've heard the max is five years. I monitor my BP and am on medication for it.

by User avatar Beaver046

Alternative to statins (Lipitor, Zocor, etc.) for complete cholesterol control - Bios Life

By the time you finish reading this paragraph, someone in the world will die from cardiovascular disease. In fact, by the end of the day, cardiovascular disease will kill 3,500 Americans. That's 1.3 million Americans every year - equivalent to the entire population of Philadelphia or Phoenix....

by User avatar MSwengel29256