Blood blisters are different in that they are formed from a minor trauma to the skin which causes a blood vessel to rupture under the skin, usually from a pinch of some sort. If you are concerned about a spot or group of spots, see your general doctor, and if necessary a dermatologist...
A blood clot attached to a vessel wall is known as a thrombus and one that breaks free and travels in the blood is called an embolus. Pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism (VTE), and post-thrombotic syndrome are dangerous complications of venous blood clots, while serious complications of ...
The authors speculated that ecstasy causes massive synaptic release of serotonin, resulting in down-regulation of 5HT receptors, which can lead to low cerebral blood vessel volume, thereby increasing the risk of stroke through vasoconstriction. However, this report was criticized for assigning causality...
Another procedure, sclerotherapy, utilizes a chemical solution that is injected around the blood vessel to shrink the hemorrhoid. A third effective method is infrared coagulation, which uses a special device to shrink hemorrhoidal tissue by heating. Both injection and coagulation techniques can be ...
When a blood vessel is damaged, a rapid, transient neuromechanical vasoconstriction occurs in response. Collagen underlying the damaged endothelium provides structural support for platelet adhesion and clot formation, and also acts as a key biochemical activator of platelets and the intrinsic pathway of ...
Byanon1992— On Jun 22, 2007 I also have been getting blood blisters monthly - usually right before my monthly. I was beginning to think it was my deodorant because they were under my arms but this month it appeared on my upper leg. I would love to know why they come and how they ...
Blood blisters are different in that they are formed from a minor trauma to the skin which causes a blood vessel to rupture under the skin, usually from a pinch of some sort. If you are concerned about a spot or group of spots, see your general doctor, and if necessary a dermatologist...