Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUrinary Tract InfectionInjuryEnlarged ProstateKidney InfectionKidney or Bladder StonesHigh-Intensity ExerciseCancerAdditional CausesDiagnosisTreatmentWhen to See a Doctor Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Urinary Tract Infection Injury Enlarged Prostate Kidney Infection Kidney or Bladder Stones High-Intensity Exercise Cancer Additional Causes Diagnosis Treatment When to See a Doctor Blood in urine(hematuria) in males has many causes, including an enlarged prostate, urinary tract infection, kidney stones, and injury....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeter OptionsTest StripsHow to TestFor DiabetesFor Ketogenic DietFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Meter Options Test Strips How to Test For Diabetes For Ketogenic Diet Frequently Asked Questions Everyone has ketones, and they’re normally not a health concern. But if you havediabetes, high ketone levels can causediabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially life-threatening complication. Monitoring your ketone levels with a blood ketone meter may be recommended, especially if you havetype 1 diabetes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsRelationshipBlood Pressure FactorsHeart Rate FactorsWhen to See a ProviderFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Relationship Blood Pressure Factors Heart Rate Factors When to See a Provider Frequently Asked Questions Blood pressureandheart rate(pulse) are two important vital signs measured at your healthcare visits. Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels can be thought of as a plumbing system, and they can widen or constrict to control blood pressure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefits and RisksDiureticsAngiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)Calcium Channel BlockersBeta-BlockersAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) InhibitorsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits and Risks Diuretics Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) Calcium Channel Blockers Beta-Blockers Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Frequently Asked Questions As we get older, many people find that they are taking an increasing number of medications with blood pressure medications being some of the most common....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPurpose of TestingPostprandial Glucose TestGlucose MonitoringGoals of MonitoringWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Purpose of Testing Postprandial Glucose Test Glucose Monitoring Goals of Monitoring When to See a Provider Postprandial glucoseis the name for the level ofglucose(sugar) in your blood after eating, which tends to spike one hour after eating and return to normal within two hours....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow They WorksTypes of CGMsBenefitsLimitationsCostWho Uses CGMs Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How They Works Types of CGMs Benefits Limitations Cost Who Uses CGMs Managing diabetes can now be done with blood sugar monitors that don’t require a finger prick. A variety ofcontinuous glucose monitors (CGM)can accurately check your blood sugar throughout the day via a small sensor inserted under the skin....

Key TakeawaysA blood test for a biomarker called HE4 may improve diagnosis of ovarian cancer when used in conjunction with tests for CA-125, a commonly used biomarker, and a diagnostic algorithm.Ovarian cancer is often not diagnosed until it has reached an advanced state because symptoms are usually vague and can be attributed to several other conditions.Research is in early stages, which means larger studies are needed to confirm the accuracy of adding HE4 tests to the usual tests for diagnosing ovarian cancer....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCRP TestESR TestANA TestFerritin TestAnti-CCP TestRF TestIgA TestRoutine Blood TestsLess Common Tests Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents CRP Test ESR Test ANA Test Ferritin Test Anti-CCP Test RF Test IgA Test Routine Blood Tests Less Common Tests There are different autoimmune blood tests that aid in the diagnosis ofautoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases are those in which theimmune systemattacks normal cells and tissues withinflammation....

Other blood tests look for different indicators, including fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP) and certain genetic markers. Dana Neely / Getty Images When a celiac blood test is positive, further testing is necessary. The only way to definitively diagnose celiac disease is with abiopsyof the small intestine to look for damage to the tissue. This article reviews tests done for celiac disease screening and what they reveal. Antibody Tests There are four antibody tests for celiac disease....

Blood tests are generally not used to diagnose the cause ofback pain, but they are sometimes used—particularly if your healthcare provider suspects an infection orinflammatory arthritis.When trying to find the cause of your back pain, your healthcare provider will likely take a medical history, perform a physical exam, and possibly order some diagnostic tests.Such tests generally do not diagnose spine pain.For example, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (part of the National Institutes for Health or NIH) says that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can reveal abnormalities in the spine, but you may not feel pain or experience other symptoms at all....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPregnancy TestFSH/LH17-OHPDHEA/TestosteroneThyroid HormonesSBHGAnti-Mullerian HormoneEstrogenProlactinTests for Related ConditionsTiming Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Pregnancy Test FSH/LH 17-OHP DHEA/Testosterone Thyroid Hormones SBHG Anti-Mullerian Hormone Estrogen Prolactin Tests for Related Conditions Timing Blood tests forpolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)measure pituitary, adrenal, and thyroid hormones, cholesterol, and blood sugar. These tests rule out other conditions that cause similar symptoms as PCOS. PCOS blood tests include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), progesterone, testosterone, and prolactin....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBlood TypesWhy to Know Your TypeCompatibilitySignificance in PregnancyFinding Your Blood Type Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Blood Types Why to Know Your Type Compatibility Significance in Pregnancy Finding Your Blood Type Your blood type is a combination of letters and signs identifying antigens present or absent on the surface of your red blood cells. Antigens are substances that can trigger the immune system to produce antibodies....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBloody Show and LaborWhen Do Contractions Begin?Bleeding From Bloody ShowWhen to Seek Medical Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Bloody Show and Labor When Do Contractions Begin? Bleeding From Bloody Show When to Seek Medical Care This article explains bloody show, its typical timing during the labor process, and what to expect. A Short Word on the Term “Bloody Show"“Bloody show” is not an official medical term....