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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).

vascultis for over a year...dr's not sure

I started off with a rash on my lower extremities about a year ago. My fam. dr. sent me to a dermatologist cause he's never seen it before. My derm. diagnosed me with vasculitis and said it would go away in about a week or two....a year later...it's still here. The rash has spread to my stomach...

by User avatar jphillips200546632

LOW LEVELS OF HBA1

What does it mean for an infant to have 0% hemoglobin A1, 4% hemoglobin A2, 0% hemoglobin C and 96% hemoglobin F? My is a preemie born at 31 weeks of age and discharged with no complications at 25 weeks. He had a PDA which was cured via ibuprofen.

by User avatar TONYCONCERNED127132

Is it serious to have plaque in heart arteries?

My mum told me yesterday that my dad has a problem with plaque in heart arteries. She assured me that it’s nothing dangerous, that he would take some medications and everything will be ok. Still, I’m worried. Please, tell me is it serious to have plaque in heart arteries? Thanks!

by User avatar shannen36356599

Relapsing Malaria

I am planning trip to Asia. I’ve heard about some cases when people develop a relapsing type of malaria many months after travel. Is it possible? What meds I should bring with me? Any suggestion?

by User avatar Guest

Low HCT and HGB

Hi, I am 25 years old female and my doctor ordered me to make blood analysis as I complained on tiredness, sleepy and bad appetite. When I get my report from blood analysis I saw that my HCT and HGB are low. I would like to know what it means. Thank you for any suggestion.

by User avatar norrie19436

Popped Blood Vessels, normal or what?

Last night these weird popped blood vessels appeared on the lower side of my face and chin; I didn't notice them until I got out of the shower. When I showed my mom, she thought maybe they were a side affect of the tama flu I was taking because I'm sick, but when she called the pharmacist, they...

by User avatar Guest

How to remove heart plaque naturally?

Hi! I have one question about plaque in heart arteries. Well, my father has this problem. He’s using certain medications. But my friend told me that it’s possible to remove heart plaque without medications. That would be great. Please, somebody with experience tell me how to remove heart...

by User avatar fonzie41614

Blood Sugar Readings

Hi, I am about to take a blood glucose test. When is the best time of the day to do it? Are blood sugar readings the same during day?

by User avatar Guest

What is embolism exactly?

Hello there, I am a guy who is 23 years old. I have one question for you. What is embolism exactly? Every answer will do because I don't have a clue. Thank you in advance for everything you say. I heard that somebody I know is suffering from the disease. That is the reason why I need this answer.

by User avatar blayne19435

Thromboembolism

Hi. I have Protein S and experienced my first DVT in my lower calf in November. At first I was misdiagnosed so I ended up walking around with severe leg swelling and pain for almost 10 days. Then, after they finally diagnosed me correctly, I was hospitalized for 3 days and sent home on Lovamax and...

by User avatar schock198