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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High Blood Pressure question.

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Can high blood pressure (usually around 130/60 to 150-80) cause a pounding and rapid heart beat after barely doing anything(like walking fast) and also cause dizziness? p.s. im an 18 yr old male.

by musicftm3332 over a year ago

over a year ago by Jannie3486

high blood pressure adrenial gland urine

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My husband has been experiencing problems with high blood pressure for a long time. Physicians recommended him to make some changes in his life style…but unfortunately he didn’t. Lately he started complaining that he has a problem urinating. I’m not sure if there is any connection with his...

by self1487 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

Cold hands warn of fatal illness

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The most recognizable signs of the bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and blood poisoning were rash and developing an aversion to light. However, British doctors point to the signs that appear even seven to ten hours before these. According to the parents and medical notes of 448...

by Danny over a year ago

over a year ago by Danny

blood pressure readings for 50 yr old

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I am 50 years old male and I have never had problems with blood pressure. I realized during my life that must be important for general health. Anyway, last few months I have feeling I should visit my doctor to check my condition. I have never been to the doctor for readings of my blood pressure, so...

by milicent634 over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

hypertension

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is extreme bouts of fatigue a sign of hypertension. sudden on set of feeling that you are exhausted.

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Jane232591

How to keep blood pressure in check

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Blood pressure is an essential and normal part of the way the body works. Blood that is pumped around the body carries oxygen and essential nutrients. Because of the pumping action of the heart and the size and flexibility of the arteries that carry blood, the blood is under pressure. This is the...

by Bobby over a year ago

over a year ago by Bobby

pyloria

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Hello! Is there anybody who can tell me how H. Pyloria causes peptic ulcer? My father has it, and I would really like to know this. Thank you!

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by katzenberger2064

High Levels Of Noise Increase Blood Pressure

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High blood pressure is also called the silent killer because you can have it for years without knowing it but it impairs our health greatly. Scientists managed to find another factor that can increase blood pressure-noise. Although pleasant sounds can stimulate joy, disturbing sounds at work...

by Jane232591 over a year ago

over a year ago by Jane232591

High blood pressure

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Hey there, Both my father and mother (also their parents) have high blood pressure… and I have also. I suppose high blood pressure is connected to my family. How can I lower it?

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest