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The most commonly asked questions about lab tests - Answered by Doctors
Urine test results explained
A routine urine test includes information about the presence of infection, blood,urine and physical properties
Urine Test Normal Range
The normal range for most parameters in a urine report should be negative
Urine Test Report
A routine urine test report gives you information about 22 various parameters
Urine Test For Diabetes
Diabetes can be detected by means of a urine test
Do you urinate too many times in a day?
Urinating more than 3 Litres in a day may be a sign of a disease called Diabetes Insipidius
Unable to conceive? Do you also experience missed periods and headaches?
A small growth in your brain inside the pituitary gland may be responsible for your symptoms and is treatable!
My child appears too tall for his age, which diseases may cause this?
Gigantism is a condition where a child is too tall for his age
Does your blood pressure shoot up suddenly
A sudden spike in blood pressure may be dangerous, and one cause is a small growth above your kidney
Did your doctor check for this cause of Hypertension?
Conn's disease causes hypertension, owing to a small tumor in your adrenal gland
Do you have acne and irregular periods and excess facial hair?
All these signs point to excessive androgen hormones in your blood
My blood pressure is abnormally low, what could be the problem?
Fall of blood pressure, below normal may be seen due to a disease of the adrenal glands called Addison's disease
I have diabetes and high blood pressure, which is a good medicine for BP control?
Diabetes and blood pressure are often seen in the same patient
What is the most dangerous situation in Diabetes?
Excessively high blood sugar (> 250), may lead to a situation called Diabetic Ketoacidosis, which is a life-threatening event
My insulin levels are normal, does it mean that I don't have Diabetes?
Insulin levels may be normal or even raised in patients of Type 2 Diabetes (the most common form, seen in adults)
Is my kidney being affected due to my Diabetes?
Your kidneys can be irreversibly damaged due to high blood sugar
Is my Joint Pain due to Arthritis?
Joint Pain in Rheumatoid arthritis starts in the joints of fingers, usually of both hands
What to do next if my sperm count is low?
Your next step should be to evaluate levels of hormones like testosterone, LH, and FSH and MRI of brain
Role of testosterone in PCOD. Do I have too much testosterone?
Excess of androgens like testosterone are known to cause PCOD, as well as other signs like facial hair in women
What is Insulin Resistane and why should i care?
Insulin resistance is a metabolic syndrome that can lead to DIabetes, and is often seen in women with PCOD
What diet changes should I make to reduce PCOD
Relatively simple diet changes can help reduce the symptoms of PCOD (Polycystic Ovarian Disorder)
Why are my feet swollen?
Swelling of the feet, above 50 years of age is most commonly due to deep vein thrombosis, liver or kidney diseases
What foods should I eat during pregnancy?
Increased consumption of proteins, iron, folates and other micronutrients is essential during pregnancy
Which tests should be done in the first 3 months of pregnancy?
Free beta-Hcg(Human chorionic gonadotrophin) and PAPP-A(pregnancy associated plasma protein A), together with USG and testing for diabetes are the recommended tests in the first three months of pregnancy
How to know if I have thyroid problems?
Increased weight, feeling sleepy, anxiety and panic attacks, sweating, dry skin are some of the common signs of a thyroid problem
Can my ECG tell me if I am having a heart attack?
Yes, an ECG can show enough evidence of a heart attack