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).

coronary vasodilators injection/stress test yielded broken b

Yesterday, I had a Stress Test. Because I have joint pain they used medication to induce stressed heart muscles. Upon administering the medication (anticoagulant) I felt that I could not breath for a short second. Afterwards, 10min. I discovered that i felt something in my eye. It turned out that I...

by Guest over a year ago

Aorta atresia, is it caused by 48, XXYY syndrome?

My nephew has 48, XXYY syndrome and his parents were just told about his aorta atresia a few days ago! I have started to research this because I want to see if there is anything we can do to help my nephew! First I would like to find out if the aorta atresia is actually caused by 48, XXYY syndrome?...

by sloan193144933 over a year ago

Blood TEsts REsults Explained

I see my doctor every six months for blood work. he was happy and said everything looked great. I have lost 26 pounds, am diabetic, HBP, and take cholesterol meds. Today I was reading my blood work and found some highs and lows. He never mentioned them. Can anyone give me any insight? CBC =...

by Guest over a year ago

Broken blood vessel in neck at hair salon

Hi everyone,I am a 23-year-old woman in good health. I had my hair highlighted today, and when the stylist was washing my hair, my neck felt uncomfortable, but tolerable. It often feels uncomfortable when in this position, so I didn't think much of it.Afterward, the stylist noticed that I had a two,...

by illinialum over a year ago

high red blood cell count

Hi What does a high red blood cell count mean? I'm worried. Thank you

by angelaflavio298080 over a year ago

Are filters used for platelet transfusions?

Are filters used for platelet transfusions? Are platelets warmed to body temperature before infusion?

by abeneteau over a year ago

Burning back pain after descending thoracic aorta replacement

My friend had total replacement of the descending thoracic aortia (from her heart down to her kidneys) due to an aneurysm near her heart. They also had to remove the number 9 rib to access it. She was told their was a possibility of paralysis due to it being so close to her spine. She had her...

by Guest over a year ago

Doctors Dismissed us cuz we're kids

It all started 9 or 10 months ago, my boyfriend's foot suddenly starting swelling up and going red. He rubbed it out and he said it felt as if the blood was going back through his body. It was as if the blood had been trapped there, like a blood clot. He ignored it until the same foot same spot...

by Guest over a year ago

High LDH and High AST (SGOT) why ?

Hello! Im a 22 year old male that is in shape and is looking to start a career in firefighting. I recently went for a my physical, confident that everything would come back fine. Unfortunately, my blood test came back and my LDH was 441 out of range from 121-224 and my AST (SGOT) was 96 out of range...

by ddylan26331230 over a year ago

Nausea and pain

Answered by a doctor

For a week now i have been waking up with bad nausea and for about a year now i have had these random pains in my chest they only last for a few seconds though.......the nausea is so bad i can't eat and the pains in my chest are so bad i can't breathe while they're there. I cant be pregnant as I've...

by sethcinnamon over a year ago