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August 21, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Bone Health Profile

As we grow older, the strength of our bones can be weakened.

This test certainly helps in determining how your body’s metabolic processes are affecting your skeleton.

The nutrients like proteins, minerals and enzymes that are present in your body are crucial for a healthy bone structure and development of the bones in the human body.

A bone profile test includes the following:

Phosphate
Albumin
Calcium
Magnesium
Alkaline Phosphate

Undergoing a bone profile blood test can help you point out the problems related with bones.

An inflammation in the joints called Gouts can be built up if the urate level in the blood increases along with crystallizations.

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August 19, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Diarrhea: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

What is Diarrhea?

Diarrhea is characterized by loose, watery stools or a frequent need to have a bowel movement. It usually lasts a couple of days and sometimes disappears with none treatment. Diarrhea can be acute or chronic.

Acute diarrhea occurs when the condition lasts for one to two days. You might experience diarrhea as a result of a viral or bacterial infection. Other times, it could be due to food poisoning.
There’s even a condition known as traveler’s diarrhea, which happens when you have diarrhea after being exposed to bacteria or parasites while on vacation in a developing nation. Acute diarrhea is fairly common.
Chronic diarrhea refers to diarrhea that lasts for at least four weeks. It’s usually the result of an intestinal disease or disorder, such as celiac disease or Crohn’s disease.

Causes of diarrhea

You may experience diarrhea as a results of variety of conditions or circumstances. Potential causes of diarrhea include:

A food intolerance, such as lactose intolerance
• A food allergy
• An adverse reaction to a medication
• A viral infection
• A bacterial infection
• An intestinal disease
• A parasitic infection
• Gallbladder or stomach surgery

Rotavirus is a common cause of childhood diarrhea. Bacterial infections due to salmonella or E. coli, among others, are also common.

Chronic diarrhea could also be a symbol of a more serious condition like irritable bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease. Frequent and severe diarrhea might be a symbol of intestinal disease or a functional bowel disorder.

Symptoms of diarrhea:

There are many different symptoms of diarrhea. You may experience just one of those or any combination of all of them. The symptoms depend on the cause. It’s common to feel one or more of the following:

Nausea
Abdominal pain
Cramping
Bloating
Dehydration
A fever
Bloody stools
A frequent urge to evacuate your bowels
A large volume of stools
Talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing any of those symptoms.

Dehydration and diarrhea

Diarrhea can cause you to lose fluids quickly and put you at risk for dehydration. If you don’t receive treatment for diarrhea, it can have very serious effects. The symptoms of dehydration include:

• Fatigue
• Dry mucous membranes
• Increased heart rate
• A headache
• Lightheadedness
• Increased thirst
• Decreased urination
• Dry mouth

Contact your doctor as soon as possible if you think that your diarrhea is causing you to become dehydrated.

Diarrhea in babies and young children

Diarrhea may be a serious condition in very children. It can cause severe dehydration in an infant in only at some point.

Call your child’s doctor or seek emergency care if you see symptoms of dehydration, such as:

Decreased urination
• Dry mouth
• A headache
• Fatigue
• A lack of tears when crying
• Dry skin
• Sunken eyes
• Sunken fontanel
• Sleepiness
• Irritability

Seek immediate treatment if any of the subsequent apply to your child:
• They’ve had diarrhea for 24 hours or more.
• They have a fever of 102°F (39°C) or higher.
• They have stools that contain blood.
• They have stools that contain pus.
• They have stools that are black and tarry.

These are all symptoms that indicate an emergency.

Treatments for diarrhea:

The treatment for diarrhea usually requires replacing lost fluids. This simply means you would like to drink more water or electrolyte replacement beverages, like sports drinks.

In more serious cases, you’ll get fluids through intravenous therapy. If a bacterial infection is that the explanation for your diarrhea, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics.

Your doctor will decide your treatment based on:

• The severity of the diarrhea and related condition
• The frequency of the diarrhea and related condition
• The degree of your dehydration status
• Your health
• Your medical history
• Your age
• Your ability to tolerate different procedures or medications
• Expectations for improvement of your condition

How can I prevent diarrhea?

Although diarrhea can occur for various reasons, there are actions that you simply can fancy prevent it:

You can avoid developing diarrhea from food poisoning by washing the cooking and food preparation areas more frequently.
• Serve food immediately after preparing it.
• Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
• Always thaw frozen food in a refrigerator.
Preventing traveler’s diarrhea
You can help prevent traveler’s diarrhea by taking the subsequent steps when traveling to a developing nation:
• You may want to ask your doctor if you can begin an antibiotic treatment before you leave. This will greatly reduce your risk of developing traveler’s diarrhea.
• Avoid tap water, ice cubes, and fresh produce that has probably been washed with tap water while you’re on vacation.
• Drink bottled water only while on vacation.
• Eat cooked food only while on vacation.

Preventing the spread of viral or bacterial infections

If you’ve got diarrhea that’s thanks to a viral or bacterial infection, you’ll prevent spreading the infection to others by washing your hands more frequently. When you wash your hands, use soap and wash for 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when washing your hands isn’t possible.

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August 18, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Liver Function Test

Liver is considered as the largest organs and the largest gland in the human body. This vital organ carries out for more than 500 distinct roles in the human body. And this is the only organ that can regenerate.

There are 3 vital functions of liver, they are;

Detoxification- It filters the blood to remove large toxins, synthesizes and secretes bile full of cholesterol and other fat-soluble toxins, and enzymatically disassembles unwanted chemicals.
Synthesis- It produces or transforms millions of protein molecules each day. Proteins are made from amino acids.
Storage- The liver stores vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and glycogens(carbohydrates) meaning it stores energy like sugar and makes it available to our organism when needed.

A liver function test measures the levels of proteins, bilirubin, and liver enzymes in the blood by determining the health of your liver. Depending on the test, either higher-or lower-than-normal levels of these enzymes/ proteins, can indicate a problem with your liver.

A liver function test is recommended in the following situations:

If you drink alcohol heavily
If you have gallbladder disease
If you are experiencing symptoms of liver disorder.
To monitor the side effects of certain medications
To check damage from liver infections
If you have diabetes, Anemia or high blood pressure

What is being measured?

Alanine transaminase (ALT)– measure enzymes that your liver releases in response to damage or disease.
Aspartate aminotransferase (AST)– measure enzymes that your liver releases in response to damage or disease.
Alkaline phosphatase (ALP)– used to evaluate the bile duct system of the liver
Albumin– measures how well the liver creates albumin
Bilirubin– measures how well it disposes of bilirubin

Symptoms of a liver disorder includes:

Some of its symptoms are;

Weakness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Jaundice
Fatigue
Discolored bodily discharge
Ascites (fluid collection in the abdomen)

Gogodoc also provides an educational series of information on various blood tests (*intended for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms, please reach out to book an online GP consultation with a Gogodoc GP.) Talk to a doctor online at a time that suits you from home with a phone or video appointment. You can easily book an appointment with GP.

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August 17, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Dandruff: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

What is dandruff?

Dandruff is a scalp condition that causes flaky skin to appear on the scalp. This isn’t a severe condition. But this is an unpleasant condition which can cause embarrassment.

Causes:

The root cause for dandruff will always be the same. Some of the other factors that can make it even aggravate are;

Dry skin
Heat and dry air
Air pollution
Brushing your hair irregularly
Not shampooing enough
Irritated and oily skin
Stress
Unbalanced diet
Using various kinds of shampoos (Alkaline shampoos)

Symptoms:

Some of its symptoms are;

Having an itchy scalp.
Having flakes on your scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard/ moustache, and shoulders
Feel of a dry and tight scalp

Treatment and Prevention:

Dandruff can be managed with a proper care. Usage of non-medicated shampoos
Massaging the scalp firmly after shampooing and rinsing off well
Shampoo on regular basis. Maybe you can shampoo 3-4 times a week, this helps in removing flakes and oiliness
Applying olive oil to the scalp
Using tea tree oil to unclog hair follicles and nourish the roots of the hair.

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August 14, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Kidney Function Profile

The Kidneys are some of the most important organs in the human body, its main role is maintaining the homeostasis of the body.

Blood and urine tests show, how well the kidneys are doing their job and how quickly body wastes are being removed.
Urine tests- It detects whether the kidneys are leaking abnormal amount of proteins as it is a sign of kidney damage.

As kidneys play a vital role in keeping the body healthy, its job is filtering waste materials from the blood and send them out of the body through urine.

Some of Kidneys functions are:

Remove waste products from the body
Maintain balanced electrolyte
Regulating the blood pressure
Keeping the body’s consistency & comfortable

Symptoms of kidney problems:

Frequent urge to urinate
Painful urination
Blood in the urine
High blood pressure
Difficulty beginning of urination
Swelling of hands and feet due to a build up of fluids in the body

Maintaining a healthy kidney includes:

Quitting smoking
Eating a balanced diet
Drinking plenty of water
Get enough of exercise
Limit the intake of sodium (salt)
Be careful when taking supplements

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August 11, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Erectile Dysfunction: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction is the inability to keep or get an erection that is firm enough to have sexual intercourse.

This is also known as impotence, which means a man is unable to achieve an erection or orgasm.

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

An erection is caused when the blood flow into your penis increases. The blood flow is normally accelerated either by sexual thoughts or direct engagement with your penis.
The penis tends to be rigorous when the increased blood flow through the penile arteries fills the chambers inside the penis with the blood.
An erection ends when the muscle contract and the increased blood can flow out through the penile veins.

Some of its causes are;

There can be both emotional and physical possible conditions of erectile dysfunction.

Diabetes
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Obesity
Stress
Kidney disease
Use of drugs
Sleeping disorders
Relationship problems
Increased age
High cholesterol
Hormonal imbalances
Depression
Anxiety
High consumption of alcohol
Smoking
Lacking of exercises
Having cardiovascular disease

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction:

Some of its common symptoms are;

Inability to get an erection
No interest in sex
Difficulty in maintaining an erection during sex

Some other disorders are;

Delayed ejaculation
Early ejaculation
anorgasmia (inability to achieve orgasm in spite of plentiful stimulation)

Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction:

There are various treatments depending on the cause and severity of the ED and any fundamental health issues.

Some of the treatments are;

Testosterone therapy
Penile implants
Oral drugs or pills
Penile injections
Intraurethral medications
Vacuum Erection devices
Surgical treatments
Supplements
Certain exercises for ED

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August 10, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Eye problems: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

What are eye problems?

An eye problem is a sickness which harms the optic nerve and hinders the vision of a person. There are small eye problems that will eventually disappear but most of the eye problems need to be treated with the help of a specialist.

Main causes for eye problems

A common eye problem like eye strain occurs mainly due to the overuse of the eyes. For example: reading books and working with the computer for a long time without giving any rest may cause eye strain.
Red eye is an eye problem caused due to lack of sleep in the night and due to some allergies.
Color blindness is also another eye which causes due to absence or damage to the color cells in the eyes.
Dry eyes are caused due to the dryness in the eyes of a human.

Main symptoms of the above eye problems

Feeling strained and weary.
Eyes turning to a reddish or pink color.
Unable to identify and see certain colors.
Lack of quality teardrops and burning sensation in the eye.

Main treatments for the above eye problems

Blinking at regular intervals refreshes the eyes.
Taking regular breaks while working in front of the computer.
Reducing the brightness of the monitor.
Wipe both eyes with a cloth soaked in warm water.
Always be hydrated.
Staying away from pollen and smokes.

There’s no treatment for color blindness. Only lenses with certain filters are there to identify certain colors.

Consuming fish oils and omega 3.
Using lipi-flow (This uses heat and pressure to treat the dry eyes.)
Make use of a humidifier

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August 7, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Iron Status Profile (AKA: Fe Tests, Iron Indices)

You need iron to make red blood cells. Iron is also an important part of hemoglobin, a protein in your blood that helps carry oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body.

Uses of Iron Status Profile;

To evaluate your body’s current level of iron.
To help diagnose iron deficiency or iron overload.
Iron tests evaluate the amount of iron in the body by measuring several substances in the blood.

Need to get tested, if you have;

Low hemoglobin and hematocrit on a complete blood count (CBC)
Anemia, or iron overload (excess iron).

Symptoms of low iron:

Pale skin
Dizziness
Tiredness
Fast heartbeat
Weakness
Headaches

Symptoms of high iron:

Weakness or a lack of energy
Stomach pain
Joint pain
Tiredness

Other related Iron tests;

Serum iron test—It measures the level of iron in the liquid portion of the blood.
Transferrin test— It directly measures the level of transferrin in the blood. Transferrin is the protein that transports iron around in the body.
TIBC (total iron-binding capacity)—It measures the total amount of iron that can be bound by proteins in the blood.
UIBC (unsaturated iron-binding capacity)—The UIBC test determines the reserve capacity of transferrin, i.e., the portion of transferrin that has not yet been saturated with iron. UIBC also reflects transferrin levels.
Transferrin saturation— a calculation that reflects the percentage of transferrin that is saturated with iron (100 x serum iron/TIBC).
Serum ferritin— It reflects the amount of stored iron in the body.

Absorbing too much iron over time can lead to the progressive buildup of iron compounds in organs and may eventually cause their dysfunction and failure.

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July 31, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Biochemistry (24 Parameters) without Glucose & Hematology Profile

This is a series of blood tests used to figure out functional capacity of several critical organs and systems, such as Kidneys and liver.

Usually this test is followed by a complete blood count (CBC).

The panel of 24 bio-chemistry tests, full blood count and ESR gives a health care provider the important information about the prevailing status of a person’s health.

Some of the sicknesses that are diagnosed are;

Infection/ Inflammation
Bleedings
Clotting disorders
Metabolism
Health of the kidneys and liver
Measures the electrolytes and acid/base balance
Levels of blood glucose
Levels of blood proteins

Ask Gogodoc About’ is an educational series providing information on various symptoms, pains, and disorders. (*intended for educational purposes only. If you are experiencing symptoms, please reach out to book an online GP consultation with a Gogodoc GP.) Talk to a doctor online at a time that suits you from home with a phone or video appointment. You can easily book an appointment with GP.

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July 31, 2020 by Gogodoc Editor 0 Comments

Bites-human, dog, insect, other animals: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatments

If a dog bite pierces a person’s skin, bacteria from the animal’s mouth can get into the body, which can cause an infection.

Symptoms:

Symptoms of a dog bite infection can include:

Swelling and redness around the wound
Pain that lasts longer than 24 hours
Drainage from the wound
Difficulty moving the affected part of the body
A warm feeling around the wound

Signs that the infection may have spread to other parts of the body include:

Fever
Shaking
Night sweats

Prevention:

To help prevent infection from a dog bite, people should wash the wound as soon as possible. People can treat minor wounds by:

Washing the wound with soap and warm water, making sure to clean the area thoroughly
Running the wound under lukewarm water to flush out bacteria
Applying antibiotic cream to the wound and then wrapping a clean bandage around it

People should deal with deeper, more serious wounds by:

pressing a dry, clean cloth firmly against the wound to stop the bleeding
seeking medical attention straight away
calling 911 or getting emergency help if the bleeding is uncontrollable or the person feels faint.

Treatment:

People may be able to use at-home treatments to prevent a dog bite from becoming infected. Cleaning minor wounds immediately is often sufficient. However, people should see a doctor for more serious wounds.

A doctor may use a syringe to apply water and a cleaning solution to the wound. Doing this helps flush out bacteria from the wound. The doctor may then prescribe antibiotics to fight off any bacteria that have entered the body and prevent infection.

A doctor will also be able to examine the wound to look for any damage to structures in the body, such as nerves or bones.

If the person has not had a tetanus vaccine in the last 5 years, they may need to have one to reduce the risk of tetanus.

In cases of severe or facial wounds, people may need stitches to close the wound. If the person does not know the dog’s history of rabies vaccination, they will need a post exposure rabies vaccine to protect them from the possibility of rabies.

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In-Clinic GP Consultation, Online Consultations & GP Home Visit

A bone profile test includes the following:

What is Diarrhea?

Causes of diarrhea

Symptoms of diarrhea:

Dehydration and diarrhea

Diarrhea in babies and young children

Treatments for diarrhea:

How can I prevent diarrhea?

Preventing the spread of viral or bacterial infections

There are 3 vital functions of liver, they are;

A liver function test is recommended in the following situations:

What is being measured?

Symptoms of a liver disorder includes:

What is dandruff?

Causes:

Symptoms:

Treatment and Prevention:

Some of Kidneys functions are:

Symptoms of kidney problems:

Maintaining a healthy kidney includes:

What is Erectile Dysfunction?

Causes of Erectile Dysfunction:

Symptoms of Erectile Dysfunction:

Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction:

What are eye problems?

Main causes for eye problems

Main symptoms of the above eye problems

Main treatments for the above eye problems

Uses of Iron Status Profile;

Need to get tested, if you have;

Symptoms of low iron:

Symptoms of high iron:

Other related Iron tests;

Some of the sicknesses that are diagnosed are;

Symptoms:

Prevention:

Treatment: