How do doctors diagnose blood clots?
Doctors usually diagnose blood clots by performing venous ultrasounds. Sound waves are used to create a view of your veins.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
High levels of liver enzymes often indicate inflammation or damage to cells in the liver. Inflamed or injured liver cells leak higher than normal amounts of certain chemicals, including liver enzymes, into the bloodstream, showing increased liver enzymes on blood tests.
When the PT is high, it takes longer for the blood to clot (17 seconds, for example). This usually happens because the liver is not making the right amount of blood clotting proteins, so the clotting process takes longer. A high PT usually means that there is serious liver damage or cirrhosis.
Vitamin K helps to make various proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones.
Many foods contain specific compounds or antioxidants that have been shown to support liver function. A few examples include grapefruit, blueberries, cranberries, fatty fish, olive oil, and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli or brussels sprouts.
Alopecia is usually diagnosed by a dermatologist by looking at the affected area (scalp).
Hepatic Function Test, HFT, LFT
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