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Physicians don’t look for it. They don’t properly diagnose it, and they don’t treat it correctly. When patients come to me and complain about lethargy, fatigue, lack of energy or a reduced sex drive, or that they just don’t have the same energy or the same sex drive, in almost...
Ectopic secretion of parathyroid hormone: Some malignant tumors can secrete parathyroid hormone, such as kidney cancer, bronchial cancer, etc. However, if no primary cancer is found, it is difficult to diagnose. Bone metastasis of malignant tumor is the most common cause of elevated blood calcium....
Nausea is an uncomfortable sensation in the back of the throat, middle of the chest, or top of your stomach. It is often accompanied by the urge to vomit but doesn't always lead to vomiting. The sensation may be dull and lingering or come on suddenly and severely. Although nausea is no...
How to diagnose GHD in adults? The diagnosis of GH deficiency begins with a medical exam by a specialist in endocrinology. If you have symptoms that might be caused by low HGH then your physician will assign your diagnostic tests. Unfortunately, simply measuring GH levels does not suffice for...
Many people with Hashimoto’s have thyroid nodules, and in fact, detecting the presence of thyroid nodules is a common way to diagnose autoimmune thyroid disease. Having thyroid nodules is one of the most common endocrine conditions in the United States. Up to 65 percent of American adult ultra...
2 Three additional minor criteria are used to diagnose SCAP: respiratory rate 30 breaths/minute or higher, Pao2/Fio2 ratio 250 or less, multilobar infiltrates, confusion or disorientation, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) 20 mg/dL or higher, leukopenia (white blood cell count < 4000 cells/mm3), ...
Find out how healthcare providers diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) using an exam, medical history, blood tests, ultrasound, or a biopsy.
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though this check can be helpful in terms of early detection, it's not a reliable way to rule out or diagnose a thyroid problem.3Many nodules and bumps can't be seen or felt, but if you have any that are large or close to the surface of your skin, you may be able to detect ...