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).

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

Im honestly not sure

Hi I wonder if anyone has any advise that could help. Basically in Nov 2010 I eventually went to the doctors as my stomach looked swollen and I was having cramps. This had been going on for about 2 or 3 months and I put it down to my partners cooking lol. Anyways doc sent me for a FBC in Nov 2010,...

by phil over a year ago

Scientists Found Protein That Controls Growth Of New Blood Vessels

New research found a protein which has ability to monitor growth of new blood vessels and prevent many problems. When it comes to injury, body response to it by growing new blood vessels to repair the damaged tissue. Recently, it was found that too much growth can cause problems and scientists...

by Mayo over a year ago

Chest Pain, Left Arm Pain, and Left Leg Pain

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Someone please help me I am suffering. I have been hospitalized two days in the last two weeks for chest pain, left leg pain, left arm pain. I had my heart checked out and blood tests done but they say the problem isn't my heart. The reasons I went to the emergency room os because the chest pain...

by Dev Horn over a year ago

Untreated Raynaud's, consequences of hypoxia?

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My husband has Raynaud’s phenomenon but has been unwilling to seek treatment for this other than some herbal pills that he is taking. I did read that hypoxia could be the result of Raynaud’s phenomenon when left untreated for too long. Can I get any facts about that that will convince my...

by rebekkah1618182856 over a year ago

Hygiene When Taking Blood

I've had a couple of blood tests now at my local health centre and not once has the nurse sterilised the area or cleaned her hands before performing the test, despite needing to touch the area with her (ungloved) fingers.Everytime I've asked them to sterilise the area and clean their hands with...

by John over a year ago