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).

Swollen fingers. Caused by sleeping on them?

Recently my four right finger and pinky left finger tips have swelled up. I was wondering if this could be caused from me taking naps on my hands (using my hands as a pillow). When ever I wake up my hand is always asleep so the blood circulation must be getting cut off somewhat.

by igo83 over a year ago

Need CBC testing help

I would like to have a CBC test done but I am fearful of needles. I am fine with having blood drawn from my finger though (I’ve done some home testing before). Is it possible for me to collect a blood sample and take it into a lab for a CBC test? Is there a doctor that would be willing to help?

by Pete over a year ago

Acrodermatitis enteropathica, genetic or acquired condition?

So my question for people who have experience with this is the following. Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a disease we would all like to avoid, I am sure that is something we can agree on. How is Acrodermatitis enteropathica passed on - is it genetic or acquired? What are the things that we can...

by delbert1919152670 over a year ago

Pain in right arm post angioplasty with stent

Answered by a doctor

My husband had a very successful angioplasty a week ago, with stent placement into the OM1 We are aware that the extensive bruising is normal. Now he thinks the pain he still experiences is caused by cramps. What can we do?

by Oma over a year ago

Scientists Developed New Vaccine Against Malaria

Researchers finished small study on malaria vaccine and they say that they have promising results. This vaccine triggered strong immune response among 40 adult persons who received it and everyone reacted very well to the vaccine. This was first study which was designed to block malaria parasite...

by Lori2592 over a year ago

red vessel on inner thight

I have those red line on my inner thigh with me for a while now but I haven't notice them at all until lately they have been spreading to my ankle. I have it on both thigh. The same thing happens to the area near my armpit. I don't feel any pain or soreness at all. I have a look around the net...

by argoth49789 over a year ago

white cell count high - 12.40 - why?

Answered by a doctor

Lab report for blood test - all normal except for white cell count at 12.40 Mild neutrophil leucocytosis and mild eosinophilia what is the meaning of that please Suffering from abdominal pains, lower and upper as well as lower back pain - have had scan - liver, kidney, gallbladder etc all fine, but...

by cd2 over a year ago

Treating exposure-induced Raynaud's phenomenon?

Answered by a doctor

I have been working in construction for the last 15 plus years, and all the exposure has caused me to have Raynaud’s phenomenon now. I have been told before that there is a huge difference in treatment of Raynaud’s phenomenon depending on whether it is genetic or exposure-induced. Can...

by hans1789204852 over a year ago

Slightly elevated Enzime (assume ALT or AST). Noknown risk f

I had a blood test and the doctor sent me a letter informing me that I have a liver enzyme that is slightly elevated. He did not identify the Enzyme. The same test showed my LDL to be in mid-normal range, HDK, slightly low and triglyceride at 101. The only abnormal activity I have is high coffy...

by Guest over a year ago

Numb right hand and colder than left

My right hand has just constantly become numb and is colder that my left; the veins in my right hand are also distinctly smaller. My fingers feel fine but there is a similar feeling in my right thigh. My bp is normal 120/80 right and my left is 117/80 so what's wrong with me?

by Guest over a year ago