EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Family Diagnostic Clinic
Disclaimer – Use At Your Own Risk: The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as advice for any individual case or situation. We will not be liable for any losses or damages in connection with the use of the information from these blogs. All blogs are meant to be educational. We advise always consulting with a professional before attempting anything written in a blog. We can not guarantee all of the services that we write about in our blogs. Any attempt to perform anything written in a blog can result in serious injury or fatality without expert guidance and oversight.
How To Identify The Signs Of High Cholesterol In The Blood?
Cholesterol is a fatty and waxy substance inside your body. Although it's beneficial, our body needs it to build healthy cells. However, the production of anything in excessive amounts is harmful. The same is the case with cholesterol levels in the blood. Therefore,...
What Causes a Bruise After Blood Draw
It is normal to sometimes bruise after a blood draw. This can happen for different reasons, such as liver problems, certain medicines, and a lack of vitamins. Some people bruise more easily than others. It mostly goes away on its own without treatment. However, if the...
6 Signs Of A Heart Attack A Month Before It Happens
Every year, around 805,000 people in the United States have a heart attack, and about 605,000 of them experience it for the first time. Before a heart attack, many people have symptoms called prodromal symptoms. These can show up days or months before the actual heart...
Causes and Signs of Low Blood Pressure You Shouldn’t Ignore
Low blood pressure means your blood pressure numbers are lower than usual. For most people, that's less than 90 for the top (called systolic) and less than 60 for the bottom (called diastolic). What's low for one person might be normal for another. Sometimes, low...
Contact Dermatitis On Lips: Cure And Preventive Measures
Contact dermatitis on the lips is also called allergic contact cheilitis or lip licker’s dermatitis. It occurs more often in women than in men and can affect people of all ages, but it's more common in adults than in children. For women, the most common cause of...
What Can Be Mistaken for Scabies?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), scabies is a common skin disease affecting many people worldwide yearly. It spreads easily in crowded places like nursing homes, prisons, and child care centers, where people are close to each other. In real life,...
Is Eczema an Autoimmune Disease?
Eczema is not exactly an autoimmune disease, but they are like distant cousins in health conditions. With autoimmune diseases, your immune system goes haywire and starts attacking specific parts of your body. But with eczema, it's not targeting anything specific like...
Do Normal Blood Tests Show STDs?
When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), detecting them through normal blood tests is complicated. Most routine blood tests don't specifically check for STDs unless you request them or your healthcare provider has reason to suspect it. However, some STDs...
When Should I Be Worried About an Irregular Heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat, in simple terms, means that your heart isn't beating with its usual, steady rhythm. Instead of the typical "thump-thump," it might feel slightly like a skip, flutter, or extra beat. While sometimes it's just a temporary hiccup, in certain...
What Causes Psoriasis On The Face?
Your face is like a reflection of your physical health. It's more visible, more sensitive, and, let's be honest, it can be a bit of a drama queen when something's not right. Facial psoriasis can show up on your forehead, cheeks, and even around your eyes and mouth....