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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ANA Blood Test taking a long time- Should I be concerned?

Hello, I recently had 11 blood tests done for a variety of autoimmune-type symptoms I have been experiencing. Within 2 days, all of my blood tests results were back EXCEPT my ANA... Is there a particular reason this test is taking longer than the others? Should I be concerned? My other blood...

by CourtneyCourtney over a year ago

over a year ago by HiImCourtney360849

could I have hypoglycemia? I get dizzy and lightheaded for no reason

Answered by a doctor

Hi. I am a 21 year old female and I come here with some questions related to low blood sugar. I was told when I was maybe 7 or 8 years old that I had low blood sugar and should make sure to always eat inbetween meals (like fruit for example because fruit sugar) and bring that with me to school so...

by smol360779 over a year ago

over a year ago by smol360779

Possible hematoma on my ankle for a year now and Im worried

Answered by a doctor

So here’s the deal, I sprained my ankle in March of last year. I went to the hospital after two months and was told that it was just a sprain and it takes awhile to heal. I went back to the hospital three months later because there seemed to be a mass in my ankle that I thought was swelling....

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Linda

How old are patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

Answered by a doctor

Hello, I would like to ask you a question concerning chronic lymphatic leukemia. My mother is 60 years old and she has just been diagnosed with that condition. I have heard that usually older people suffer from leukemia, but I do know that even children show symptoms of leukemia have it. So, how old...

by llewellyn41806 over a year ago

over a year ago by lurlene37854

Extremely unappealing red vein like blotchiness on my arms, legs and hands.

Hi. I am currently 15, and for the past 3 or 4 years I have realised this really unappealing blotchiness to my legs, arms and feet. I've never really looked into it but I really can't stand it anymore. I also have pale, naturally untanable skin which really doesn't help. When I rub my...

by Lily360615 over a year ago

over a year ago by Lily360615

my mom is having hemophilia and she's on her period for already a whole month

hi i know i am too young for this website i am 13 yearsold, and my mom has Hemophilia she has been in period for a month now she always feel really weak from all the blood loss, anyway i can help her?? i really need answers. thanks

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

High White Blood Cell count in a child

14.5 White Blood Cell count in 9year old boy? With elevated liver enzymes

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Varicose veins treatment

Hi Guys, I noticed that I developed varicose veins at the back of my knee, at first it's okay since I don't feel anything however after few weeks it started to get hurt specially everytime I wake up, I checked the treatment for varicose veins and I don't know if I'll go with the one...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by usveinc359271

is there any treatment or medication that can help ease my leg pain caused by varicose veins?

Hi All, On my previous post, I mentioned that I have varicose veins, now the pain on my legs is getting worse, I just want to know if there's any treatment or medication that can help ease my leg pain? Thanks!

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest