318 results found
Health topics
… Lupus: Criteria for Diagnosis On this page: Overview … Overview The following criteria are used to distinguish lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) from other …
Health topics
… Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Criteria for Diagnosis On this page: Overview … Overview Experts on digestive diseases developed these criteria, known as the Rome III criteria, to help doctors …
Health topics
… Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) On this page: What … blood and urine tests. He or she will check for certain criteria to help diagnose lupus. These criteria include the butterfly rash and joint swelling. How …
Health topics
… Lupus and Pregnancy On this page: Overview Overview Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus) doesn't usually affect a woman's …
Health topics
… Complications of Lupus On this page: Overview Overview People who have lupus may develop problems with different organs and systems … such as the spleen or lymph nodes. Some people with lupus produce antibodies that attack certain blood-clotting …
Health topics
… Criteria for Diagnosing Diabetes On this page: Overview … guidelines from experts to diagnose diabetes. footnote 1 Criteria for diabetes You will be diagnosed with diabetes if … (ESA) medicine. Two tests are used to confirm the diagnosis of diabetes. Criteria for prediabetes You may be …
Medical tests
… Antibody Tests for Lupus On this page: Overview Overview … that check for specific antibodies to help clarify the diagnosis of lupus . They include: Anti-dsDNA (antibodies to … and can provide support for a diagnosis if the clinical criteria are unclear or if the ANA test is negative but …
Health topics
… Rheumatoid Arthritis: Classification Criteria On this page: Overview … one joint that is not explained by another disease such as lupus or gout . An evaluation results in a score between 0 … one joint that is not explained by another disease such as lupus or gout . An evaluation results in a score between 0 …
Health topics
… Lupus: Healthy Eating On this page: Overview Related … To date, no diet is known to cure, prevent, or relieve lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE) symptoms. But poor nutrition …
Health topics
… Lupus and Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome On this page: … Overview About 1 out of 3 people with lupus produce an antibody that attacks certain … syndrome need to be closely monitored. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Citations …
