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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...

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...

Swollen 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...

Vitamin 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...

Flaxseed

If you have lupus -- or any other medical condition -- it's very important to talk with your doctor about any supplements you take. Flaxseed oil, l...

How 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...

Sepsis

Sepsis is when your body has an unusually severe response to an infection. An infection of the bone, called osteomyelitis, could lead to sepsis. Yo...

What 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 ...

What 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...

Protein 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 ...

What 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,...

Inherited Liver Diseases

The two most common inherited liver diseases are hemochromatosis and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Whenever hemochromatosis is suspected, a blood...