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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).

Hematuria and electric shock

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Hello, my husband had been through an electric shock and luckily he is alive and the only consequence is a burn on his right arm. Well, that’s what we thought until he went to the bathroom. It seems that he is having blood in his urine and he has difficulties while urinating. What should we...

by User avatar lauraine32252

Is virtual reality therapy for stroke patients useful?

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Hello, folks. My cousin survived stroke recently. He is recovering, but slowly, at least I think so. I have heard something about virtual reality therapy, so I would like to know if this can help. Is this treatment useful for stroke patients? I would be grateful to anyone who can answer this.

by User avatar wesley69280033

Anyone tried going to Chiropractic for blood pressure regulation

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Can you give me some info regarding the efficacy of chiropractic treatment? Anyone tried going to chiropractic for a blood pressure regulation? It seems that I am having problems with my atlas vertebra and that is inducing my high blood pressure. So, will a chiropractic session help me? What do you...

by User avatar boothe18780026

creatinen level at 299, blood test done, what should I do?

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My doctor stated at a review of blood workup I requested that my creatinen was 299. My niece and nephews are R.N.'s and informed me that blood levels are not read that way. I should be 29.9 or 2.99. I ask my doctor what the normal creatinen levels are he replied 100 to 200 and that I was a very...

by User avatar anna

regarding fluctuations in hypertension

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my husband is 30 yrs old, software engineer. he is having fluctuations in b.p. like 110/65 , 130/80,140/70. he is not a smoker/alcoholic. he drinks coffee once in awhile. no medical issues. he does exrcise regularly. daily he checks bloodpressure & noticed these fluctuations. iam worried about...

by User avatar Guest

fast pulse, normal blood pressure

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My heart pacemaker was slightly damaged during surgery 17 years ago. Since then my resting pulse is above 120 although my blood pressure is on the low side of normal, I am thin, and I exercise moderately and more is not an option due to my heart. My doctor has me on a beta blocker. Is there asn...

by User avatar Guest

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