Boil on Vaginal Lip Area A boil on outer labia is localized skin infection. The cause may be an infection of a pulled hair strand, an ingrown hair or a clogged sweat gland. Like on any other place on the body, a boil may get formed on the skin of the vaginal lips. A boil […]
What Are the Symptoms of PID? Q: I am 30 years old with two young children. I had the Mirena IUD for 3 years after I had my daughter. I had a period monthly with the IUD, just spotting for 3-4 days. At the 3 years mark I had my period as normal. I had […]
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase Lab Test This test measures the level of the enzyme alkaline phosphatase in blood. Since the ALP enzyme is synthesized mainly in the liver and the bone, its presence in higher amounts in blood, reflect disorders of liver or bone. Preparing for the Alk Phos Test Food, especially fatty food, may temporarily […]
Repeated Infection of Vaginal Pimples Q: I have bumps around the outer portion of my vagina. They sometimes enlarge and begin to hurt like a boil. They come and go; I don’t know what to do. It’s kind of embarrassing. I’ve had them for a long time. I had two kids in all. When I […]
Endometriotic cyst – Is it OK to Get Pregnant? Q: Sir, I am 38 years old married woman. My right adnexa shows a cystic lesion of size 3.2*2.5 cm with internal echoes, adjacent to right ovary. There are no solid elements, septation or abnormal increased vascularity. There is suspected endometriotic cyst. Urinary bladder is distended. […]
Testing Uric Acid in the Blood and Its Reference Range Uric acid is produced by the body from natural breakdown of body cells and some food stuff. It is excreted out of the body mainly by the kidneys, a small amount via the stools. What Happens if Its Levels Are High? If too much of […]
Testing for Creatinine (Cr) in the Blood Creatinine is a chemical waste produced by the body and excreted by the kidneys. The serum creatinine test is ordered usually along with blood urea nitrogen (BUN) to assess kidney function of the body. Normal Values For men reference range is 0.7 to 1.3 mg/dL For women normal […]
Testing for C Reactive Protein and Causes of High Levels C reactive protein is a protein molecule produced by the liver in response to some inflammatory process in the body. Inflammation may be due to any infection like, bacterial, fungal etc., malignancy or any autoimmune cause. So, this test is not specific for a disease […]
Vitamin D Hydroxy (25-OH) Testing and Deficiency 25-hydroxy vitamin D blood test is done to check the vitamin D level in our body. This form of vitamin is converted into a more active form by the kidney. This active form is directly responsible for controlling calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood. The normal range […]
Testing Calcium in Blood and Understanding Its Results Calcium is an important mineral required for many important functions of the body, including muscle contraction, impulse transmission in the nerves, heart muscle functioning etc. Distribution of Calcium in the Body 98% of body’s calcium is present in the bones and teeth. It’s only the remaining 2% […]
