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Fasting Before Blood Tests: Importance, Necessity, and Consequences
Fasting before certain blood tests is crucial for accurate results and proper diagnosis. Adhering to fasting guidelines and healthcare provider recommendations ensures optimal health outcomes for patients.
Unexpected Signs You Might Be Suffering From Hormonal Imbalance
Introduction
Hormones – these powerful, tiny chemicals regulate virtually every aspect of our bodies. From metabolism and growth to mood ..
What’s the Deal with CMP Tests? The Lowdown on testing for Liver, Kidney & Body Health
The Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) is a blood test that provides a snapshot of the chemical composition of a person’s body. The test checks the levels of glucose, electrolytes, proteins, and the function of the liver and kidneys. It is often ordered by a doctor to diagnose illness, monitor health over time, or prior to taking new medications. The CMP requires a fast of eight to twelve hours before the test, and a sample of the patient’s blood is collected by a healthcare professional and sent to a laboratory for analysis. The procedure of collecting the blood sample is quick and simple, with a needle inserted into the patient’s arm to collect a small blood sample in a test tube. The process usually takes less than five minutes and is not painful.
What Foods Cause IBS?
As you may or may not be aware, April is IBS Awareness Month. But if you’re one of the 10 to 15 percent of the adult population of the..
Is It Hemorrhoids Or Colon Cancer & How To Tell The Difference?
The symptoms to both are similar, but the diseases are wildly different, as well as the seriousness and treatment. Regardless of which you might have, see a doctor. But to help in the interim time before you get an appointment and to perhaps ease your mind, we’ll explain the differences you should be feeling and seeing from your body. But first: