health sectionhealth sectionThe Lumiscope 1145 is a portable blood pressure monitor that is strapped to your wrist. This is convenient if you like to exercise and need to constantly check your blood pressure. The Lumiscope operates the same way as a standard blood pressure monitor, just on a smaller scale. That means you can set up and learn how to use the unit quickly.
There are five known viruses that cause hepatitis. All can be detected by measuring the levels of antibodies or liver enzymes in the blood. Some antibodies last a few weeks in the blood, while others are detectable for months or years after the initial infection. Knowing when these antibodies and enzymes are detectable helps to understand when the infection occurred and if a patient is infectious.
Hepatitis refers to the inflammation of the liver due to a viral infection and it is classified as one of five main types: A, B, C, D and E. The disease causes jaundice or yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark discoloration of the urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain as well as scarring or cirrhosis of the liver. It may resolve itself through the body either quickly (acute) or in the long-term (chronic), but if the infection is progressive enough it can cause liver damage. The severity also depends on other factors such as other illnesses present…
There are several tests to determine whether you have hepatitis B. Some test the antibodies, which are naturally created by the body to protect it against antigens (foreign proteins). Other tests check for the actual viral antigen. If you feel you may have been exposed to hepatitis B or are exhibiting any symptoms, you should visit your doctor for a hepatitis blood test. Read on to find out how to go through the testing process.
