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How is Hematuria diagnosed? ⦁ Physical exam. which includes a discussion of your medical history. ⦁ Urine tests. Even if your bleeding was discovered through urine testing, you’re likely to have another test to see if your urine still contains red blood cells. A urinalysis ...
Read MoreLactose intolerance is a digestive disorder caused by the inability to digest lactose, the main carbohydrate in dairy products. People with lactose intolerance don’t make enough of the enzyme lactase, which is needed to digest lactose. Without sufficient lactase, lactose moves through your gut undigested ...
Read MoreLactose intolerance occurs when your small intestine doesn’t produce enough enzyme (lactase) to digest milk sugar (lactose). If you’re lactase deficient, lactose in your food moves into the colon instead of being processed and absorbed. In the colon, normal bacteria interact with undigested lactose, causing ...
Read MoreDiagnosis Your doctor can confirm the diagnosis by conducting one or more of the following tests: Lactose tolerance test. The lactose tolerance test measures your body’s reaction to a liquid that contains high levels of lactose. Two hours after drinking the liquid, you’ll undergo blood ...
Read MoreKidney stones are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. Kidney stones usually originate in your kidneys. However, they can develop anywhere along your urinary tract: kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. Types of kidney stones Kidney stones have different sizes, ...
Read MoreCauses Kidney stones often have no definite cause, although several factors may increase your risk. Kidney stones form when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances than the fluid in your urine can dilute. At the same time, your urine may lack substances that prevent crystals ...
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