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- Stool color: When to worry - Mayo Clinic
Stool comes in a range of colors All shades of brown and even green are considered typical Only rarely does stool color indicate a possibly serious intestinal condition Stool color is generally influenced by what you eat as well as by the amount of bile — a yellow-green fluid that digests fats
- Ferritin test - Mayo Clinic
Overview A ferritin test measures the amount of ferritin in the blood Ferritin is a blood protein that contains iron This test can be used to find out how much iron the body stores If a ferritin test shows that the blood ferritin level is low, it means the body's iron stores are low This is a condition called iron deficiency Iron deficiency can cause anemia
- Mayo Clinic corrected QT interval (QTc) calculator - Medical . . .
Worried about QT interval prolongation? This online evidence based resource will help guide you how to measure the QT interval and calculate the QTc value with an easy to use calculator which takes into account the patients underlying rhythm, gender and age
- Blood sugar testing: Why, when and how - Mayo Clinic
If you have diabetes, it's important to check the level of sugar in your blood Get to know the basics
- Triglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic
If you've been keeping an eye on your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, there's something else you might need to monitor: your triglycerides Having a high level of triglycerides in your blood can increase your risk of heart disease But the same lifestyle choices that promote overall health
- High blood pressure (hypertension) - Mayo Clinic
Hypertension can be diagnosed by performing careful and repeated measures of the blood pressure Blood pressure categories include normal blood pressure, defined as a systolic pressure less than 120, and a diastolic pressure less than 80 Elevated blood pressure is defined as a systolic pressure 120 to 129, and a diastolic pressure less than 80
- Implantation bleeding: Common in early pregnancy? - Mayo Clinic
Implantation bleeding is defined as a small amount of light spotting or bleeding It typically occurs about 10 to 14 days after conception Implantation bleeding is common, and it usually isn't a sign of a problem Implantation bleeding is thought to happen when the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus Implantation bleeding usually occurs around the time you would expect to
- Mental health: Know when to get help - Mayo Clinic
Mental health is the overall wellness of how you think, behave and manage your feelings A mental health condition may be present when patterns or changes in thinking, feeling, or behaving cause distress or disrupt a person's ability to do daily activities A mental health disorder may affect how well you can:
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