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Thyroid common problems, Symptoms and Blood Tests

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Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the back of our throats which releases thyroid hormones that regulates body processes like respiration, body temperature, hormonal levels, moods, digestive and other metabolic processes. Common thyroid problems are: · Hyperthyroidism (when thyroid gland produces too many hormones) · Hypothyroidism (when thyroid gland produces not enough hormones) · Thyroid cancer · Thyroid enlargement Common thyroid problems are: · Hyperthyroidism (when thyroid gland produces too many hormones) · Hypothyroidism (when thyroid gland produces not enough hormones) · Thyroid cancer · Thyroid enlargement · Nodules or lumps in thyroid · Dysfunction of thyroid gland due to drugs Symptoms of Thyroid Disorders: · Fatigue · Sensitivity to Cold · Dryness · Flaky skin · Hair loss · Slow Heart Rate · Constipation · Unexplained weight gain Tests for Thyroid Thyroid disorders can be diagnosed with the help of several tests,   Thyroid Tests ...

All you need to know about Hepatitis

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  Inflammation of liver tissue is known as hepatitis. Inflammation is the swelling that occurs when the tissues of the liver are infected. Hepatitis can affect the functions of the liver to a great extent. The liver is a vital organ of our body processing nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections. Hepatitis is considered acute when it goes away within six months and it is chronic if it continues for more than six months. There are different types of hepatitis: Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E but the most common viruses are hepatitis A, B, and C.  Viral Hepatitis occurs due to some causes such as heavy alcohol use, toxins, certain medications, autoimmune diseases, and other infections. The spread of Hepatitis A and E is mainly due to adulterated food and water. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted because of unsafe sexual practices or, it can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy, through unsafe blood transfusion, or through unhygienic needle sharing. Hep...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Testing: All You Need To Know

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  What is polycystic ovary syndrome? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years (ages 15 to 44). PCOS affects between 2.2 and 26.7 percent of women in this age group. Often women are unaware that they have PCOS. According to one report, up to 70% of women with PCOS were undiagnosed. PCOS is a condition that affects a woman's ovaries, which are reproductive organs that contain estrogen and progesterone and control the menstrual cycle. Male hormones called androgens are also produced in limited amounts by the ovaries. The ovaries produce eggs that are fertilized by sperm from a male. Ovulation refers to the monthly release of an embryo. The Disease polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) changes a woman's hormone levels. PCOS causes women to contain more male hormones than they should. This hormonal imbalance leads them to miss menstrual cycles, making it difficult for them to conceive. Hair development on the face and neck, as well as ...

All You Need To Know About The D-Dimer Test

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  Decoding the D-Dimer Test The amount of D-dimer in the blood is determined by a D-dimer test, which is usually very low and difficult to detect in the blood. If you test positive for this test, it means you have a lot of D – dimer in your blood. This test is one method for detecting the presence of a serious blood clot or keeping track of blood clotting problems in the body.  The D-dimer test, in combination with other imaging tests, is crucial in the diagnosis of thrombotic illnesses; a positive test result implies thrombosis and other probable causes, whereas a negative test result rules out thrombosis. The D-dimer test can also be used to diagnose blood disorders such as disseminated intravascular coagulation. What are the types of blood clotting disorders? Clotting of the blood is a significant medical disorder that can be life-threatening. The following are the three categories of blood coagulation disorders: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Deep vein thrombosis ...

All You Need To Know About The HBsAg Test

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Understanding Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a viral illness that affects the liver. It can be avoided by using a specific vaccination. In other people, hepatitis B is mild and only lasts a few weeks. In these "acute" cases, treatment is typically not necessary. It has the potential to become chronic, though. This can result in organ scarring, liver failure, and cancer, as well as be life-threatening. When blood, sperm, or other bodily fluids from a virus-infected person enter the body of an infected person, hepatitis B is spread. Sexual contact, needle sharing, contaminated syringes, and transmission from mother to child are all possible. To detect if someone has the hepatitis B virus, a HBsAG Test called hepatitis B surface antigen HBsAg) is utilized. If it's found in combination with certain antibodies, it means the person has hepatitis B. What are the symptoms of Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B symptoms vary depending on the severity of the illness. In some situations, the sick...