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Detailed blood test: appointment, preparation, what shows

Detailed blood test: appointment, preparation, what shows

Last modified: 2025-06-01 06:06

A blood test is considered informative, since the hematopoietic organs are susceptible to physiological and pathological influences. Many patients are interested in the question of where it is taken from in a detailed blood test? Modern medicine uses both capillary and venous blood to determine the state of he alth using a biological fluid that carries a lot of information

ESR 4: causes, norms and pathologies

ESR 4: causes, norms and pathologies

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Clinical blood test - this is the study that is prescribed most often. It is carried out to assess the general he alth of a person. One of the non-specific indicators is the ESR - the erythrocyte (red blood cell) sedimentation rate. It can change under the influence of various factors

ROE in the blood: normal, increased, underestimated

ROE in the blood: normal, increased, underestimated

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

In the general blood test, not the last place is occupied by ESR (modern version - ROE). In the blood, its norm is determined to detect many diseases. This indicator makes it possible to suspect anemia, malignant neoplasms, hepatitis, immunopathology, etc

Mantoux, backlash: good or bad?

Mantoux, backlash: good or bad?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

How can a child's body react to the Mantoux test? Usually, after its introduction, a papule appears on the skin. What should parents do if the child has a negative reaction to the Mantoux test?

Glucometer "Kontur TS" - reviews. Glucometer "Kontur TS": instructions

Glucometer "Kontur TS" - reviews. Glucometer "Kontur TS": instructions

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The article tells about the glucometer "Kontur TS" of the German company "Bayer". The distinctive qualities, features of use and the approximate cost of this device are described

Orthophosphoric acid: harm or benefit

Orthophosphoric acid: harm or benefit

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Orthophosphoric acid (chemical formula H3PO4) refers to inorganic acids. Widely used in many kinds of industry. It is a food additive E338. Is the use of phosphoric acid beneficial or harmful?

UA-604 tonometer: features, specifications, equipment

UA-604 tonometer: features, specifications, equipment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The UA-604 blood pressure monitor from AND is one of the most affordable devices for measuring blood pressure. What technical characteristics is it equipped with and what is its advantage? The article discusses the main technical indicators and the cost of purchase

Suspensoria is Description, indications for use, selection procedure

Suspensoria is Description, indications for use, selection procedure

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Suspendoria is a type of medical bandage that is prescribed to be worn by a male patient. What diseases does this product help with? What types of suspensions exist and how do they differ from each other? How to choose the right model to achieve a good result?

Free radicals - is it necessary to rid the body of them?

Free radicals - is it necessary to rid the body of them?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Since one of the important topics in the modern medical industry is research into life extension and he alth improvement, the issue of studying the effect of free radicals on the human body is also raised. Unfortunately, all work in this area is subject to commercial influence, so people who do not have a chemical education receive inaccurate or incomplete information. Very few know that not all free radicals are harmful to the human body

The hormone testosterone and its functions in the human body

The hormone testosterone and its functions in the human body

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Hormonal regulation in the human body, like the nervous one, controls and coordinates the work of all organs and systems. So, the hormone testosterone has the most multifaceted activity, especially in the male body. It is an important metabolic regulator and ensures the development and control of puberty

How to lower blood cholesterol?

How to lower blood cholesterol?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

How to quickly lower cholesterol? This question is often of interest to those who have found an excess amount of such an organic compound in their blood. It is worth noting that due to high cholesterol levels, a yellow, soft, fat-bound substance can accumulate on the walls of arteries and blood vessels, which significantly reduces blood flow, which subsequently leads to a heart attack, heart attack or angina pectoris

Surgical instruments: names, description, photo

Surgical instruments: names, description, photo

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

To save a human life, doctors often have to perform operations. And this requires special surgical instruments. With their help, the doctor performs various manipulations: dissects tissues, creates access to the damaged organ, removes it completely or only the affected area

How to get rid of freckles. Basic ways

How to get rid of freckles. Basic ways

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Freckles on the face become more noticeable in the spring, when bright sunlight hits the skin. Many consider these age spots to be their significant drawback and fight them by any known means. There are many methods to get rid of freckles. Everyone chooses the method that is most acceptable for him

Causes of age spots on the skin

Causes of age spots on the skin

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Theoretically, the problem of the appearance of age spots on the skin can excite a woman at any age. However, if this symptom appears in young girls, then there must certainly be a certain reason for this. As a rule, this is a sign of the onset of hormonal changes in the body. This may be due to prolonged use of certain contraceptives, low-quality cosmetics, or medications

The best device for the treatment of prostatitis at home

The best device for the treatment of prostatitis at home

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Many experts claim that by listening to their competent opinion, recommendations, choosing the right device for the treatment of prostatitis, it is possible to prevent this disease, as well as relieve symptoms. A device for the treatment of prostatitis at home should be in every person suffering from this disease

ICD: spinal osteochondrosis. Disease code and description

ICD: spinal osteochondrosis. Disease code and description

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

ICD10 has a special section that includes diseases of the musculoskeletal system. And pathologies of the spine, characterized by neurological symptoms and lesions of bone and soft tissues, are highlighted in the subsection "Dorsopathies". Such diseases are numbered from 40 to 54 according to the ICD. Osteochondrosis occupies a separate position here - M42. Similar degenerative processes also occur in spondylopathies (M45-M49), dorsalgia (M54), osteopathies (M86-M90) and chondropathy (M91-M94)

Lethal outcome: the origin of the term and diagnosis

Lethal outcome: the origin of the term and diagnosis

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Why is the death of a person very often called a fatal outcome in medicine? You will see the answer to this question in the presented article

Application for attachment to the clinic: sample, filling out, necessary documents

Application for attachment to the clinic: sample, filling out, necessary documents

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

If a person needs medical help or advice, he usually visits the clinic. To apply to this medical institution, you must first attach to it. This can be done at the place of residence to the district clinic. If the patient does not like this organization for certain reasons, you can refuse its services and attach documents to another institution

Metabolic disorders in the human body, its consequences

Metabolic disorders in the human body, its consequences

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The human body is a very complex biological, chemical and physical mechanism. And his work largely depends on how he is connected with his environment and how strong this connection is. In other words, the activity of all human organs depends on metabolism

Medical issues: blood of the zero group 0(I) and all the most interesting things about it. Zero Blood Project

Medical issues: blood of the zero group 0(I) and all the most interesting things about it. Zero Blood Project

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The blood of the zero group is commonly known as 0(I). In other words, she is the first. What do we know about her? This is not the most discussed topic, although it is very interesting. Few people know, but scientists have proven that our blood and belonging to its group affects our preferences, physiological characteristics and even character! This is interesting, so it is worth paying attention to this topic. And also to say a few words about the so-called "zeroed out" universal blood project. You will read about all this in the article

Lice bites: what they look like, features and methods of treatment

Lice bites: what they look like, features and methods of treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Lice are probably the most famous parasites that feed on human blood. They can settle in the hair or on clothes. The disease associated with the appearance of lice is called pediculosis, and lice bites are an integral part of this pathology. It is worth noting that the place where this parasite has stuck, then heals and itches for a long time, so you need to know how to deal with lice and relieve symptoms

Causes of diseases in humans. Why do diseases occur?

Causes of diseases in humans. Why do diseases occur?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Any disease is a natural result of exposure to some damaging factor or the launch of an inherited genetic defect. For a long time, this statement was considered the only true one. At the beginning of the 19th century, another assumption was made: most ailments develop due to psychological problems. In any case, no pathology arises by itself, there are many causes of diseases

Ring finger: what is this?

Ring finger: what is this?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The fourth finger on the hand in Russian is called the ring finger. This name is also found in Sanskrit, Persian and Tatar languages. What is the reason? Why the ring finger? It was named so because, according to the representatives of these peoples, it does not have any special functions and does not have exceptional properties. But is it really so?

How to remove a fecal stone from the intestines?

How to remove a fecal stone from the intestines?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Fecal stone or coprolite is a rather dense formation that is located in the intestine and is formed under the influence of regular constipation, individual bowel anatomy or malnutrition. Such multiple accumulations can quickly lead to a dangerous complication in the form of obstruction. In this regard, a patient who has this deviation must urgently begin treatment to remove coprolites

Rib in a corset: what is the function of a medical bandage?

Rib in a corset: what is the function of a medical bandage?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

What is a medical corset and what are its functions? What are stiffeners and what are they for? The maximum number of ribs in an orthopedic corset. Classification according to the spine. How to choose a corset and take care of it?

What is the HOMA index: norm, calculation and how to take an analysis?

What is the HOMA index: norm, calculation and how to take an analysis?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Insulin resistance syndrome is a pathology that precedes the onset of diabetes. What is the HOMA index? Thanks to the indicators of this index, it is possible to determine the lack of sensitivity to the action of insulin at an early stage of the disease, as well as to assess the estimated risk of developing diabetes mellitus, diseases of the cardiovascular system, and atherosclerosis. In this article, we will take a closer look at what a HOMA index is

Hemorrhoidectomy: what it is, who is assigned, features of the operation, recovery period and reviews

Hemorrhoidectomy: what it is, who is assigned, features of the operation, recovery period and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

What is a hemorrhoidectomy? This is the name of the type of surgical intervention, which is often used in proctology. If a person is prescribed a hemorrhoidectomy, then the specialist should explain to his patient in more detail what the nuances of this operation are

Therapeutic massage according to Jacquet: what is it, technique, indications and reviews

Therapeutic massage according to Jacquet: what is it, technique, indications and reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Among the large number of modern massage techniques, I want to choose for myself exactly the one that will be the most effective, as well as the one that will be able to cope much faster with various kinds of rashes on the skin that torment people regardless of their age and gender. Out of competition from this point of view, as it was, and remains a facial massage according to Jacquet, the technique of which will be described in this article

Blood pressure in a person by age: the norm, possible pathologies, their causes and correction by treatment

Blood pressure in a person by age: the norm, possible pathologies, their causes and correction by treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Blood pressure is usually called the force with which blood acts on the walls of arteries, capillaries and veins, thus moving throughout the vascular system in the human body. For some reason, there may be deviations from the norm of blood pressure in humans. It should also be noted that these indicators will differ depending on the age of the patient. But what indicators are considered normal?

How to stop hiccups in an adult: causes, effective methods, reviews

How to stop hiccups in an adult: causes, effective methods, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Hiccups are few people enjoy. When it appears suddenly, it can ruin a person’s mood for the whole day. That is why many are interested in the question of how to stop hiccups in an adult. There are several effective methods by which you can get rid of the problem. We will talk about them in more detail in this article. However, before you learn how to stop hiccups in an adult, you need to understand its varieties

What documents are needed in the maternity hospital: a complete list, requirements and recommendations

What documents are needed in the maternity hospital: a complete list, requirements and recommendations

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Collecting bags to the hospital is an extremely important activity. Great attention must be paid to documents. What do you need to take with you to childbirth in one case or another?

Cramping pain: symptoms, possible causes, examination, medical diagnosis and treatment

Cramping pain: symptoms, possible causes, examination, medical diagnosis and treatment

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

The significance of cramping pain as a symptom. Its probable causes are dysentery, renal colic, intestinal volvulus, strangulated hernia, acute intestinal obstruction, intestinal intussusception, miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, menstruation in a woman, and so on. Which doctor should I contact? What is the diagnosis and subsequent treatment?

Reviews about the 25th maternity hospital in Moscow. Address and route

Reviews about the 25th maternity hospital in Moscow. Address and route

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

25 The maternity hospital is one of the oldest maternity hospitals in Moscow. It includes a hospital with 145 beds, an intensive care unit for newborns with 6 beds, an intensive care unit for mothers with 3 beds, as well as a antenatal clinic and a day hospital

25 maternity hospital. Moscow, maternity hospital No. 25, address. Doctors 25 maternity hospital

25 maternity hospital. Moscow, maternity hospital No. 25, address. Doctors 25 maternity hospital

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

25 The maternity hospital is one of the oldest maternity hospitals in Moscow. It includes a hospital for 145 beds, an intensive care unit for newborns for 6 beds, an intensive care unit for mothers for 3 beds, as well as a antenatal clinic and a day hospital

DTP vaccine: types, instructions, possible complications, reviews

DTP vaccine: types, instructions, possible complications, reviews

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

DPT vaccine is a modern and reliable way to prevent various dangerous diseases. Vaccination is done so that the child does not get sick with diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus. It is known from the history of medicine that at the beginning of the last century, every fifth child had diphtheria, in half of the cases the problem provoked a fatal outcome

Vaccination of a child of the first year of life is a responsible event

Vaccination of a child of the first year of life is a responsible event

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Vaccination of a child in today's world is a real necessity. The thing is that today a fairly large number of dangerous infectious diseases are known. Fortunately, a baby can be protected from many of them through vaccination

Why do children need to be vaccinated?

Why do children need to be vaccinated?

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Before every parent sooner or later the question arises - do you need vaccination of children or refuse it? This article is intended to cast aside all doubts and solve this dilemma

General anesthesia. Types and consequences

General anesthesia. Types and consequences

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

General anesthesia (another name - general anesthesia) refers to the most difficult type of anesthesia. Its main difference is the complete shutdown of the patient's consciousness. Such anesthesia provides complete analgesia (absence of pain), amnesia (absence of memories of the operation) and relaxation (relaxation of all the muscles of the body). That is, general anesthesia is a very deep sleep, which is caused with the help of special medications

Local anesthesia - its types, contraindications and complications

Local anesthesia - its types, contraindications and complications

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Local anesthesia is a temporary loss of pain in a certain part of the body. With this type of anesthesia, the patient is conscious, but does not feel any pain. Local anesthesia is used during simple and short-term operations, as well as in the presence of contraindications to general anesthesia

The importance of artificial insemination

The importance of artificial insemination

Last modified: 2025-01-23 17:01

Modern science has not yet reached the heights that science fiction writers talked about 100 years ago. But scientists managed to make many amazing discoveries, which in the past they could not even dream of. Among them - artificial insemination of women who are not able to conceive a child in the traditional way. Let's learn about this process, its features and significance for humanity