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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).

Aggressively lowering LDL cholesterol

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Hello, folks. My brother has a real problem with his arteries. He has high LDL cholesterol and serious arteriosclerosis. He is also diabetic. His doctor has mentioned something about aggressively lowering LDL cholesterol. Does anyone know what this is all about? I would appreciate all your replies....

by User avatar marlo33509

Stroke Risk Is Greater For Migraine Sufferers

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Hello, I am 45 years old and I have been suffering from migraine for the past 6 months. It seems that I have got this problem along with the other menopausal symptoms. And a friend of mine tells me that the stroke risk is greater for the migraine sufferers. Is that really how it is?

by User avatar Guest

Fluctuation In Blood Pressure

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I measured blood pressure 3 days ago and it was 140/100 mm/Hg. The day after, it was in very normal levels, like 120/80 mmHg in the morning, but much higher in the evening. I’m 38, female and do not take hbp meds. I guess that I actually do not suffer from hypertension but from fluctuations in...

by User avatar Guest

Can gay people be blood donors?

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Hello, folks. I have read about the case where a woman had a very rare blood group and she needed blood immediately. This blood couldn’t be found, but there was a gay man who was willing to offer his own blood. Can gay people be blood donors at all? I would like to hear your opinions on this.

by User avatar lanie54173109

How to control triglycerides and cholesterol levels?

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Recently I went to check my blood and test showed that I had high level of triglycerides and cholesterol too. I will go to my doctor soon and I suppose that he will give me some medications. But I want to ask some of you how to control triglycerides and cholesterol levels?

by User avatar elmer130570851

Swelling of legs and feet

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I went to the Doctor and he said that My ekg came back abnormal. He has made an appointment for me at the heart Doctor. But it is not till next week. My legs and feet are swellin real bad. MY head has a lite ach at the top. SHOuld I be worried. Or maybe Im alittle scared about the ekg. Thanks

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Head pressure & blue lips

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I've read a lot of the posts about ear and head pressure, but have seen none with the same symptoms I am having. I can feel my heartbeat in my ears when I stand up and sometimes when I move my head. Last night, I stood up to go answer the door, and my friend noticed that my lips were blue. This does...

by User avatar magicalfire69718

bruises linked with meningitis

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i am worried that bruises appearing suddenly on my legs r meningitis because i have been looking on the internet and they say they are.its been happening a while now but i have just let it go but now im really starting to get worried.can eny1 help me :-( :-(

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Could this be a sign that he is getting ready to have a stroke or that he is having a stroke?

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I take care of a stroke patient. He has been really happy lately. The problem is tonight his girlfriend called me all upset. He raised his fist at her and kept pushing her away from him. would not let her give him his meds and was just really mad. Could this be a sign that he is getting ready...

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Blue lips, night sweats, weight loss

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I don't know whether any of these are connected but I am really worried there is something wrong with me. I am a 23 yr old female. I weigh about 7 and a half stone and I am 5ft 5inches. I have been having the following symptoms for about 6 months: - Very cold hands and feet all the time even if I...

by User avatar Guest