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).

CFS with the possibility of Lyme disease

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I went to the infectious disease specialist today and while he diagnosed and is treating me for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, he thinks that there might be a possibility of Lyme disease. My blood test was negative, but he said that I need to be tested for other tick born illness. Has anyone been...

by historie86181796 over a year ago

estrogen

I was wondering this too, I was just pregnant and I'm wondering if this is what makes veins visible too and how long it takes to come down to the normal levels so that veins don't show up as much anymore.

by Guest over a year ago

Researchers Found One Pill Can Treat Several Cholesterol Disorders

Recent study found that patients who are treated with a new pill had significant improvement in cholesterol, triglycerides and other key lipids that can lead to heart disease. Results showed that patients who took Simcor combination pill had reductions in non – HDL, HDL and triglyceride levels....

by Natalia3856 over a year ago

what could be wrong with me

Hi, I have been into the doctors quite a bit in the past 3 months. They have done lab work (basic tests) and came back with nothing. I am 21 and at first thought I was having a heart attack. One day my pulse was about 110 (my norm is 60) for no reason. My blood pressure has been as high as 165...

by jeff21007 over a year ago

Very high Alt and AST blood tests

I had a mild heart attack in February. One stent was installed. I participated in a cholesterol drug study for a little over 4 months. I was told to stop the drugs in July because my liver functions were rising. My blood has been tested several times since. Tested for all Hepatitus's. Last tests...

by doctordan65 over a year ago

raynauds primary now became secondary

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i suffered with raynauds primary and now secondary symptoms servere blocked nerves wrists and ankles constant cold hands and feet joint pains restless sleeping tight chest ulcers my whole body feels like its throbbing i ge tingling lips and im constantly tired. i need hep and fast i get ignored by...

by Guest over a year ago

blood clots should i be deaD?

I went to the doctors after complaining about chest pains and I'm only 18 but she suggested it sounds like a blood clot in my lung. I had a blood test so far no reply about what the results are.. I have had the pains for around 5 days now, I was wondering.. Since it's in my chest near my...

by Guest over a year ago

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by Gare over a year ago

high white blood cell

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i have a very high wbc and i feel very tired and can not get moving, i'm a 35yr old male i smoke dont drink eat a good diet, i was a very active person last year but then found myself just staying in all day and sleep alot, i have a constant head ach i've also put alot of weight on but i dont eat...

by sean1973101327 over a year ago

blocked blood flow to legs

I have been having aching pains in legs dr did xray and mri said that the blood flow to my legs is being blocked and is sending me to a orthopedic dr. I wanted to know what are some of the causes of this condition. I am very stressed out about this and I am trying not to be

by navcole158755 over a year ago