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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I recently have received 2 Cortizone shots (1 to each knee). My blood pressure has been high

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Since I have received this shot my blood pressure has been higher than normal like 203/101. 177/92, & 169/100. i AM ON 4 blood pressure meds and have a hard time keeping my blood pressure below 150/100 to begin with can this shot make my blood presssure higher????? I called my doctors office...

by Midget01 over a year ago

over a year ago by Midget01

Low iron and blood pressure is kind of high..whats wrong!

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i went to give blood yesterday and i couldnt because my iron was very low...but before she checked my iron my blood pressure was kind of high...then when she checked my iron it was a 10.2 idk whats the problem me and my boyfriend had sex the day after my period we didnt use protection and i asked...

by rissareid09131975 over a year ago

over a year ago by rissareid09131975

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by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

22 y/o female with blood pressure reading 170-90

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I'm a 22 year old female. I am very active and exercise with my uni team anywhere from 2-4 hours a day. I have been having some concerns and went to go see a doctor today and my blood pressure was 170-90. is this high?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Olwen Anderson120327

broken blood vessels on hips after walking up steep hills

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I noticed a broken blood vessel on my hip and then noticed there is a pattern of several of them going up towards my back. I have only a few on the other hip. About 5 days ago we took a walk which included going up a very steep hill. I was a little sore the next day or so, but nothing unbearable....

by leslie A over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

What is the causes of high blood pressure

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What is the causes of high blood pressure? and how can you put a stop to it? :-(

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

My legs are discolored and always cold.

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the lower half of my legs seem to be dis-coloured, my feet are usually blue or red and are always cold. A few weeks ago i had a few bite like red lumps on my legs and they seem to have left small bruise like scars almost. i dont know what it could be, and im also worried about my circulation. I...

by worriedgirl018120292 over a year ago

over a year ago by breccia120500

high blood pressure?

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What excately causes high blood pressure? i understand the fact that cigarette smoking raises it-i have quit smoking! It went down but now it is creeping back up and i'm on medication for hp,but the new one is not as good as the original i was on.After i quit smoking it was like the old medicine was...

by dianna61119380 over a year ago

over a year ago by healthnfitnessguy112567

low blood pressure

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When it comes to blood presure, mine has recently become low. 104/64 is what I took this morning. What are the health risks for some one with low BP? How can I avoid serious problems?

by nmiles over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest