What is Functional Dyspepsia?
...who experience any of the following symptoms should seek medical attention as a matter of urgency, as they may indicate a more serious condition: Involuntary weight loss Anemia or iron...
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What is Gallstones (Symptomatic Cholelithiasis)?
...sickle cell anemia, cirrhosis of the liver, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn’s disease What are the symptoms of gallstones? In the majority of cases, gallstones do not cause any symptoms or...
What is a Generalized Seizure?
...blood tests. Blood tests are able to measure:[3][16] Blood sugar levels Organ function The presence of an infection Blood pressure The presence of a blood condition, such as anemia Read...
What is Gastroduodenostomy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...reflux, which can result in persistent vomiting Malabsorption of necessary nutrients in patients who also underwent a stomach resection Loss of appetite Iron-deficiency anemia Alkaline reflux gastritis Dumping syndrome, which...
What is Gout?
...pressure, also known as hypertension Diabetes Underactive thyroid gland, also known as hypothyroidism Congestive heart failure Certain cancers and blood disorders including leukaemia, lymphoma and hemolytic anemia Psoriasis Diagnosing gout...
What is Gastroscopy: Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...disorders, such as bleeding ulcers, blocked esophagus, or remove early-stage cancerous or non-cancerous polyps, or to perform a biopsy. Patients who have recurrent abdominal pains, anemia, unexplained weight loss, heartburn,...
What is Radiopharmaceutical Therapy (Interstitial Radioactive Colloid Administration, Radiolabeled Monoclonal Antibody by Intravenous Infusion, and Intra-Articular Administration): Overview, Benefits, and Expected Results
...anemia Red blood cell diseases Spleen diseases Salivary gland diseases Stomach problems Blockage of the tear ducts Urinary bladder disorders In summary, radiopharmaceutical drugs offer the following benefits: Diagnose an...
What is the Human Herpesvirus (HHV)?
...a blood disorder known as pancytopenia. This last is a condition in which levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets all drop,[17] leading to fatigue, anemia, bruising,...
Eating disorder
...extreme weight loss, binge eating, purging behaviors, and body dysmorphic disorder. * **Consequences:** Eating disorders can lead to severe physical and mental health problems, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, anemia, depression,...
Aortoenteric Fistula
...carcinoma) **Symptoms** * Gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis, melena) * Abdominal pain * Fever * Weight loss * Anemia **Diagnosis** * Physical examination * Blood tests (e.g., hemoglobin, white blood cell count)...