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… made against your own tissues. This is called an autoimmune disease . If your immune system makes low levels of … , and in liver diseases, such as cirrhosis and long-term (chronic) hepatitis . IgG . High levels of IgG may mean a … viral hepatitis, mononucleosis , rheumatoid arthritis, kidney damage (nephrotic syndrome), or a parasite infection …
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… abnormal conditions, such as an infection, an autoimmune disease , or cancer. There are many possible causes of a … arthritis . Cancer, such as lymphoma or multiple myeloma . Chronic kidney disease . Infection, such as pneumonia , pelvic …
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… SHBG levels, such as hyperthyroidism or some types of kidney diseases. Total testosterone levels vary throughout the day. … a problem with the pituitary gland , or many long-term (chronic) illnesses. A low testosterone level in men can also …
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… A lipase test is done to: Check for pancreatitis and other diseases of the pancreas. See if the treatment for … such as gallstones and inflammation ( cholecystitis ). Chronic kidney disease . Problems with the intestines, such as bowel …
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… Albumin is normally found in the blood and filtered by the kidneys. When the kidneys are working as they should, there … can mean serious kidney damage is present. This can lead to chronic kidney disease . An albumin urine test can be done on a sample of …
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… they can cramp, hurt, or feel weak. You may have long-term (chronic) muscle aches and pains. If you don't get enough … others their age. They also have a chance of getting a rare disease called rickets . Your body uses sunshine to make its … Low values Low levels of vitamin D can be caused by: Kidney disease. Liver disease. Not getting enough sunlight. …
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… body in the urine. A BUN test is done to see how well your kidneys are working. If your kidneys are not able to remove urea from the blood normally, … high in protein can also make your BUN level higher. Liver disease or damage can lower your BUN level. A low BUN level …
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… different components of urine, a waste product made by the kidneys . It checks the colour, clarity (clear or cloudy), … about your health and problems you may have. The kidneys take out waste material, minerals, fluids, and other … Why It Is Done A urine test may be done: To check for a disease or infection of the urinary tract. The urinary tract …
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… rest of it is stored in tissues throughout the body. The kidneys help control the amount of phosphate in the blood. Extra phosphate is filtered by the kidneys and passes out of the body in the urine. A high … between calcium and phosphate may be disrupted by some diseases or infections. For this reason, phosphate and …
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… if you have: Hyperthyroidism. Bleeding problems. Lupus. Chronic kidney disease. Type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes. High blood …
