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Understanding Anemia -- Symptoms
The symptoms of anemia vary according to the type of anemia, the underlying cause, the severity and any underlying health problems, such as hemorrh...
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Understanding Addison's Disease -- The Basics
In Addison's disease, called primary adrenal insufficiency, the adrenal glands don't make enough of a hormone called cortisol, or less often, a rel...
Read moreSwollen Ankles and Feet
An injury to the foot or ankle can lead to swelling. To reduce the swelling from a foot or ankle injury, rest to avoid walking on the injured ankle...
Read moreVitamin a (Retinoid)
Vitamin A has been studied as a treatment for many other conditions, including cancers, cataracts, and HIV. However, a doctor might suggest vitamin...
Read moreHow Do I Know If I Have Sinusitis?
Other symptoms of sinusitis include congestion that makes it hard to breathe through your nose, and tenderness around your nose and eyes. Your uppe...
Read moreWhat is a Reticulocyte Count Test?
A reticulocyte count test measures the number of new red blood cells in your body. If you’re like most people, reticulocytes make up about 0.5% to ...
Read moreWhat is a Prothrombin Time Test?
Together, they give your doctor a more complete picture of what happens in your body when a clot forms. The PT test helps make sure you get the rig...
Read moreProtein in Urine (Proteinuria)
People with proteinuria have unusually high amounts of protein in their urine. A urine test called a urinalysis can tell whether you have too much ...
Read moreWhat is a Prolactin Test?
A prolactin (PRL) test measures how much of a hormone called prolactin you have in your blood. If your prolactin levels are below the normal range,...
Read moreInherited Liver Diseases
The two most common inherited liver diseases are hemochromatosis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Whenever hemochromatosis is suspected, a blood...
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