Top 5 Things to know before you get a Lab Test
Why are lab tests required? Lab tests are required for various purposes. They are essential for ensu....
Top 5 Diseases you can detect by a simple Urine Test
Doing a urine test is one of the most basic ways to assess your bodily health. The three most common....
Fasting Before a Blood Test? This is what you must know!
Blood Test In Fasting Blood work is a very common test that is used for the diagnosis of various con....
What is a Lipid profile test and when is it done?
The Lipid Profile Test When is a lipid profile test done? Screening tests for lipid profiles are recommended for adults of 20 years or more. I have seen many patients who are under 15 but still have a huge risk for heart disease due to the modern lif....
Four Things You Must Know Before a Blood Test
Blood tests are the most common diagnostic examination done either as a part of the normal routine health checkup or to detect the presence of a virus or bacteria that is causing discomfort to the patient. Blood tests are faintly painful and patients....
What is hepatitis? What is liver disease?
Frequently asked questions about a Liver disease What could be the possible symptoms of a Liver disease? 1. Weakness 2. Fatigue 3. Loss of appetite 4. Nausea 5. Vomiting 6.Weight Loss 7. Abdominal pain & bloating when fluid accumulates in the abd....
What is hepatitis B? What are the symptoms and treatment options?
Hepatitis B: Everything you wanted to know Hepatitis is posing to be a major health problem in India. Based on the prevalence of the hepatitis B carrier state, it is divided into three zones:- India falls in the intermediate endemic zone with the sur....
What is the Vitamin D test? When is it recommended?
Vitamin D: All you wanted to know about it. Are you deficient in it? What is the test like? What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is vital for strong bones. It also has important, emerging roles in immune function and cancer prevention. Deficiencies at any st....
Thyroid function tests - What are they and what do the tests mean?
THYROID FUNCTION TESTS Before we get into the details of the tests involved first let’s understand the details about the thyroid gland itself. WHERE IS THE THYROID GLAND? The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped gland situated at the....