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Educational articles for patients and companions.
One abnormal number in a test: how worried should you be?
Before you worry, you need to know that a number outside the range proves nothing. This article explains why one number on its own is not a diagnosis and what to do until the visit.
ReadAnaemia and iron deficiency: how do we find out and what do we do?
Tiredness, paleness and a pounding heart may be anaemia, but only a test can show it. More important than the anaemia itself is finding its cause, and until then you should not take iron tablets on your own.
ReadCheck-ups: what are they and how often are they needed?
A check-up means an assessment before any symptom appears. Which tests are needed and how often depends on each person's age, history and risk factors, and is decided by the doctor.
ReadBlood pressure, sugar and fats: how do they act together on the heart and vessels?
We usually hear about high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood fats separately, but your vessels do not bear them separately. This article explains why they should be seen together.
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