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- Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
Stool comes in a range of colors All shades of brown and even green are considered typical Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition Stool color is generally influenced by what you eat as well as by the amount of bile — a yellow-green fluid that digests fats
- Bilirubin test - Mayo Clinic
Overview A bilirubin test checks liver health by measuring the levels of bilirubin in the blood Bilirubin is a substance produced by the breakdown of red blood cells Bilirubin (bil-ih-ROO-bin) passes through the liver and is eventually excreted out of the body Higher than usual levels of bilirubin may mean different types of liver or bile duct problems Sometimes, higher bilirubin levels
- Neurological examinations - Mayo Clinic
Neuro exams can include several types of tests Your testing may be done by a doctor who specializes in treating nervous system conditions, called a neurologist During the exam, your healthcare professional may ask about your medical history and perform tests to gauge your physical and mental status Depending on the results, you may need other testing Types of neurological tests Your
- 7 fingernail problems not to ignore - Mayo Clinic
Nail clubbing happens when the tips of the fingers get bigger and the nails curve around the fingertips It usually develops over several years Nail clubbing may be caused by: Low oxygen in the blood Lung disease Heart problems Liver cirrhosis Gastrointestinal problems
- Low blood pressure (hypotension) - Symptoms and causes
What's considered low blood pressure for one person might be OK for someone else though Low blood pressure might cause no symptoms that you notice Or it might cause dizziness and fainting Sometimes, low blood pressure can be life-threatening The causes of low blood pressure include dehydration and other serious medical conditions It's important to find out what's causing low blood
- PSA test - Mayo Clinic
PSA is mostly found in semen, which also is produced in the prostate Small amounts of PSA ordinarily circulate in the blood The PSA test can detect high levels of PSA that may indicate the presence of prostate cancer However, many other conditions, such as an enlarged or inflamed prostate, also can increase PSA levels Therefore, determining what a high PSA score means can be complicated
- Febrile seizure - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic
Febrile seizures are provoked seizures and don't indicate epilepsy Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures caused by abnormal electrical signals in the brain
- New FDA-approved blood tests for diagnosing Alzheimers disease
The Lumipulse test uses a blood sample drawn at the doctor's office The test measures certain proteins, including a specific form of the tau protein, that can indicate the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain An amyloid plaque is a buildup of protein that is considered the hallmark sign of Alzheimer's disease
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