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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).

Increased Cholesterol Levels

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I was shocked, to say at least, when I got my medical test results. I am 31 years old, and I am very active in exercises and workout. I go for medical check up every six months and this time, to my surprise – Increased Cholesterol Levels! How can that be? I did gain couple of extra pounds in...

by User avatar levy34329

In what part of the body can Varicose veins form?

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Hi! Yesterday I watch some program on TV. I heard then that a lot of women suffer of Varicose veins and that it can be really painful and annoying. I didn’t hear well in what part of the body can Varicose veins form? Can somebody tell me that, please? Thanks!

by User avatar catriona118255594

Does chronic lymphocytic leukemia developes gradually?

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My grandfather has been diagnosed with leukemia about year and a half ago. But, it seems that for now he does not have to be subdued to any kind of therapy. Actually, only when some symptoms show up, he will start with some treatment. I would like to know if chronic lymphocytic leukemia develops...

by User avatar willie20254783

What is Chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

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Hello, my grandfather is 67 years old and he has just been diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. He went for regular medical examination and the blood test showed some problems. And now he has to deal with this condition but we will help him as much as we can. What is chronic lymphocytic...

by User avatar marsh38718

Hypertension Can Increase Alzheimer's Effects

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Researchers found that patients who suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure can increase the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. Although Alzheimer’s is not caused by any of these two conditions , hypertension minimizes blood flow to the brain and by this increases risk of Alzheimer’s...

by User avatar Tim

Can environmental factors cause chronic lymphocytic leukemia?

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Hi, I would like to ask something about my father’s condition. He is 68 years old and has been diagnosed with CLL – chronic Lymphatic leukemia. He was always very healthy and I just don’t understand how he got it. It’s a good thing there are no signs yet, so he is under no...

by User avatar finlay45754780

Blocked artery from spleen to liver

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Family member is 57 year old male. Quit smoking 10 years ago after smoking for 45 years. Pain in hands like arthritis, pain in his side where the liver is, Gall Badder has been removed (15+ years ago) and he had pancreatitis 8 years ago. Rheumatic fever as a child and had a mild heart attack 2...

by User avatar Guest

Study Finds Energy Drinks Induce High Blood Pressure

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Small study found that people who drink energy drinks have greater risk of increased blood pressure and heart rate than people who don’t. Researchers found that just two cans of energy drink may increase blood pressure in just four hours. Although increased blood pressure didn’t reach...

by User avatar Lori2592

Winter Time Is Related With Risk Of High Blood Pressure

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Study which lasted for about 5 years found that high blood pressure seems to be more difficult to control in winter time than it is in the summer. The reason for that lies in fact that people mostly gain weight in the winter months and lose it in the summer. Also, summer is more likely to be part of...

by User avatar Laylah

Why patients who suffer from leukemia always feel tired?

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Hello, I have a sister, she is 15 years old and after several health issues like loss of appetite and high temperature followed with weakness and tiredness, doctors concluded she has leukemia. She says that the biggest problem is weakness so I would like to know why patients who suffer from leukemia...

by User avatar wyndham42831