Marcela Lemos - Page 3

Tua Saúde
Marcela Lemos
Page 3

Recent Articles by Marcela Lemos

Low Platelets: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, can be caused by infections, medications, or immune conditions and may lead to bruising, nosebleeds, and blood in the urine. See common causes, symptoms, risks, and treatment options.

Tests

Low MCH: Causes, Treatment & What Results Mean

Low MCH means red blood cells carry less hemoglobin and may signal anemia. Common causes of low MCH include iron deficiency, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, chronic disease, or lead poisoning. Blood tests like CBC, MCV, and RDW help identify the cause and guide treatment.

Health A-Z

Staphylococcus Epidermidis: Symptoms & Treatment

Staphylococcus epidermidis is a skin bacterium that can cause infection when the immune system is weakened, especially in hospitalized patients. This article covers symptoms, transmission through medical devices, diagnosis, antibiotic resistance, and treatment.

Diseases and Conditions

Eosinophilia: Symptoms, Normal Levels & Causes

Eosinophilia is a condition marked by increased eosinophils in the blood, often linked to parasitic infections or allergies. It may also occur with skin diseases or lymphoma, and evaluation includes symptoms, reference values, severity levels, and interpretation of eosinophil test results.

Tests

Hemoglobin in Urine: What It Means & When to Worry

Hemoglobin in urine may be linked to kidney infection, malaria, severe burns, or other conditions. Find out what a positive urine test may mean, possible symptoms, common causes, and when medical evaluation is needed.

Diseases and Conditions

Histiocytosis: Symptoms, Types & Treatment

Histiocytosis is a rare condition caused by abnormal buildup of histiocytes. Covers key symptoms, whether it is cancer, main types (Langerhans cell, Erdheim-Chester, Rosai-Dorfman), diagnosis tests, possible causes, and treatment options.

Symptoms

Toxoplasmosis Symptoms: Top Signs (Adults & Babies) & Diagnosis

Common toxoplasmosis symptoms include headaches, fever, and fatigue. While most healthy individuals remain asymptomatic, those with weakened immunity may experience seizures or confusion. Congenital cases can lead to microcephaly or vision loss. Diagnosis relies on IgG and IgM antibody blood tests.

Tests

High Monocytes: Symptoms, Reference Levels & Common Causes

High monocytes, or monocytosis, refer to white blood cell levels exceeding 1,000 per microliter. This elevation often points to infections like tuberculosis, bacterial endocarditis, or autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms commonly include fever, fatigue, and night sweats.

Tests

Albumin Blood Test: High and Low Levels (& What Results Mean)

The albumin blood test measures liver-produced protein levels to assess nutritional status and detect kidney or liver problems. Results may show dehydration, malnutrition, inflammation, or chronic disease. Often ordered with urine and liver tests, with values varying by age and lab. (.

Diseases and Conditions

Blood Infection: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Blood infection (septicemia) occurs when bacteria, viruses, or fungi enter the bloodstream, causing high fever, chills, weakness, and low blood pressure. Diagnosis uses blood cultures and tests; hospital treatment may include IV antibiotics and monitoring.

Tests

FSH Blood Test: What It Measures & Normal Levels

FSH blood test measures follicle-stimulating hormone from the pituitary gland, essential for sperm production and egg maturation. It helps assess fertility, menstrual changes, menopause, and ovarian or testicular function, with normal ranges and causes of high or low levels explained.

Sexual Health

Donovanosis: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Donovanosis is a chronic STI caused by Klebsiella granulomatis, leading to painless red bumps and slowly growing genital ulcers. Includes timing, diagnosis, HIV risk, treatment antibiotics, complications, and prevention.

Tests

High Platelet Count: Symptoms, Causes & References Range

High platelet count (thrombocytosis) can follow intense exercise, certain medications, pregnancy or labor, or signal conditions like anemia, lymphoma, or rheumatoid arthritis. Symptoms, CBC diagnosis, and treatment options explained.

Tests

Cholinesterase: Indications for Testing & Interpreting Results

Cholinesterase test overview: what it measures, who may need it (chemical and pesticide exposure, liver disease), normal ranges, and what high or low results can indicate, including organophosphate exposure.

Diseases and Conditions

Leukocytosis: Types, Causes & High WBC in Pregnancy

Leukocytosis is a condition marked by an elevated white blood cell count, often signaling that the immune system is responding to infection, inflammation, or physical stress. This overview covers the five specific types of high counts, common causes like allergies or medication, and normal pregnancy.