Lower back pain may be serious if the pain lasts for over a week, radiates to other parts of the body, or is accompanied by other symptoms Lower back pain is common, affecting over 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is usually caused by poor posture and tends to go away …

An ALT (alanine transaminase) test measures ALT levels in your blood to screen for liver damage or liver disorders An ALT (alanine transaminase) test measures ALT levels in your blood to screen for liver damage or liver disorders. ALT is an enzyme that is mostly produced by the liver and used by the body to convert alanine into pyruvate, which …

A positive fecal occult blood test (FOBT) means that blood has been detected in the stool sample.  The fecal occult blood test (FOBT), also known as the stool occult test or hemoccult test, is a noninvasive test that screens stool samples for the presence of blood in the stool that is not visible to the naked eye.  Negative result: FOBT …

Although some pregnancy tests claim to work a few days before a missed period, most tests can produce accurate results the first day of a missed period Although some pregnancy tests claim to work a few days before a missed period, most tests can produce accurate results the first day of a missed period. If you suspect you might be …

Although some home remedies may help remove moles, they are not proven to work, especially overnight. They may also cause skin damage and irritation Moles are common skin growths caused by the clustering of melanocytes, which contain melanin-producing cells responsible for skin color. Moles initially appear as skin abrasions, and turn brown or black over time due to sun exposure. …

High thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are associated with hypothyroidism, and one of the signs of hypothyroidism is weight gain High thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels are associated with hypothyroidism, and one of the signs of hypothyroidism is weight gain. What is TSH? TSH is a glycoprotein that controls the production of two main thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). TSH …

COVID-19 body aches can range from mild to moderate, and may affect the shoulders, lower back, or legs and limit or restrict mobility COVID-19 body aches can range from mild to moderate. Most people have reported that COVID-19 body aches feel like dull muscle pain that typically affects the shoulders, lower back, or legs and may limit or restrict their …

4 most common superficial fungal infections are athlete’s foot, ringworm, jock itch, and genital candidiasis A fungus is a microscopic organism that can be found anywhere in the atmosphere, such as: Water Air On surfaces, including the human body Thousands of varieties of fungus are present in the environment, a few are responsible for human infections. When a fungus settles …

Athlete’s foot is a type of fungal skin infection that is typically mild and goes away within 2 weeks, although it may take longer in some cases Athlete’s foot is a type of fungal skin infection that is typically mild and goes away within 2 weeks. However, in some cases recovery may take longer if the infection is serious or …

How to drain a blister? Although blisters most commonly form on feet, they can occur anywhere on the body. An excellent way to prevent blisters is to minimize chaffing, but if blisters have formed on your hands, there are some ways to get rid of them and prevent them in the future. If a blister is not painful, you should let …