Ulcerative colitis and laboratory tests for diagnosing the disease
Ulcerative colitis rarely presents as a ready-made diagnosis from the outset. Much more often, a patient presents with a condition that is not clearly defined, but rather...
Diseases and symptoms
Histamine intolerance and modern laboratory diagnostic capabilities
Histamine intolerance often sounds like a ready-made explanation for very different symptoms: after wine, cheese, fermented foods, smoked meats or fish,...
Constant fatigue and what tests will help find its cause
Chronic fatigue is not the same as normal fatigue after a day at work. It doesn't go away after a night's sleep, it can...
von Willebrand disease and modern laboratory diagnostics
von Willebrand disease is an inherited blood clotting disorder. It can go unnoticed for years because the symptoms often look "everyday": frequent bruising,...
Elevated TSH and what this analysis result means
Anyone who has experienced elevated TSH levels is familiar with this question: what does this number mean? The test is often ordered for fatigue, chills,...
Calprotectin in stool and what an elevated result means
Calprotectin in feces is a kind of "alarm signal" for the doctor. This analysis allows you to detect whether there is an inflammatory process in the intestines....
Why are hands and feet cold and what tests should be taken?
Hands and feet can get cold in cold weather, after sitting still for a long time, or in a cool room. This is a normal reaction...
Sjögren's syndrome and what tests help confirm the disease
Dry eyes and mouth are usually attributed to fatigue, prolonged work in front of a monitor, insufficiently humidified air, age-related changes, or dehydration. However...
Enlarged lymph nodes and what tests may be needed
An enlarged lymph node is often a cause for concern, especially when it occurs unexpectedly or does not decrease for a long time. After feeling a lump in the neck, under...
