Allergic rhinitis: what you need to know
Relevance of the problem Allergic rhinitis affects about 20–30% of the world's population. It is not life-threatening, but it significantly impairs the quality of life. In...
Diseases and symptoms
Stress and hormonal balance: what tests will help detect disorders
Why is it important to study hormones in chronic stress? Stress activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, which affects most hormonal systems. Disturbances can manifest as symptoms...
Down Syndrome: Answers You Should Have Heard Earlier
Is this a disease? No. It is a genetic disorder that occurs due to the presence of an extra (third) copy of the 21st chromosome. Normally, every person has...
Ferritin level: what does this indicator show and why it is worth monitoring
Chronic fatigue, pallor, hair loss, or a weak immune system are often attributed to stress or the season. But the cause may be hidden in...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How to Recognize and Cope
Imagine: all examinations are normal, tests are normal, but your stomach is constantly bloated, hurts, and your stool is unstable. Such symptoms are not...
Do tumor markers always mean cancer: let's figure it out without fear and panic
What are tumor markers in simple words? Tumor markers are substances (usually proteins or glycoproteins) that are produced by cells in response to certain processes...
B12 deficiency anemia: signs, causes, diagnosis, and treatment
B12 deficiency anemia is a form of megaloblastic anemia that occurs due to a lack of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) in the body. Vitamin B12 is necessary for...
Allergy testing in children: how not to get confused among symptoms and tests
Is it true that a child's allergy is "allergic to everything at once"? No. One of the most common mistakes parents make is thinking that an allergy...
Stress Level Test: How to Detect When Your Mental Health is on the Brink
In today's fast-paced world, many people don't realize they're in a state of chronic stress. The body continues to "work," but gradually...