Patient-friendly explanations of lab markers, conditions and symptoms
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Breathless on the Stairs: Is It Your Lungs or Heart?
Feeling breathless on the stairs can be linked to lung or heart issues. Learn how to differentiate between them.
Understanding Bruises That Appear Without a Knock
Learn why bruises can appear without a known injury and when to seek medical advice.
Chest Discomfort: Heartburn or Heart Issue?
Learn how to differentiate between heartburn and heart-related chest discomfort, their causes, and when to seek medical advice.
Understanding Dry Mouth and Dry Eyes Together
Explore the causes and implications of experiencing dry mouth and dry eyes together, and learn when to seek medical advice.
Why You Might Be Catching Every Infection Going Around
Explore why some people catch infections more easily than others and what you can do about it.
Why Am I Sleepy All Day Despite Getting Enough Sleep?
Feeling sleepy all day even after a full night's sleep can have various causes, from lifestyle habits to medical conditions.
Understanding Muscle Weakness: Causes Beyond Training
Explore the causes of muscle weakness not related to exercise, and learn when to seek medical advice.
Understanding Evening Ankle Swelling: Causes and Care
Learn about the causes of evening ankle swelling and when to seek medical advice.
Understanding a Racing Heart at Rest: Causes and Next Steps
Learn about the causes of a racing heart at rest and when to seek medical advice.
How Recent Infections Can Affect Your Lab Test Results
Learn how recent infections can skew your lab results and what it means for your health.
Stomach Pain After Eating: Which Tests Can Help?
Explore the causes of stomach pain after eating and learn about the tests that can help diagnose the issue.
Smoking Before a Blood Test: What It Changes and What It Does Not
Understand how smoking before a blood test can affect results and what remains unchanged. Learn about the potential impacts and when to consult a healthcare provider.
How the Time of Day Affects Cortisol, Iron, and Testosterone Levels
Learn how the time of day influences your cortisol, iron, and testosterone levels and what it means for your lab results.
Understanding How Iodine Supplements Affect Thyroid Test Results
Explore how iodine supplements can influence your thyroid test results and what this means for your health.
How Anabolic Steroids Show Up in Blood Tests
Learn how anabolic steroids appear in blood tests, their effects, and when to seek medical advice.
How Alcohol Affects Liver Tests and Its Duration of Visibility
Learn how alcohol consumption impacts liver tests and how long it remains detectable.
How High-Dose B12 Can Mask a Deficiency on the Test
High-dose B12 supplements can affect test results, potentially masking a deficiency. Learn how this happens and what it means for your health.
How Dehydration Affects Blood Test Results
Dehydration can alter blood test results. Learn which values are affected first and why it matters.
Understanding a Fever Lasting More Than a Week Without Cold Symptoms
Explore causes and steps for a fever lasting over a week without cold symptoms. Learn when to consult a doctor.
How a Hard Workout the Day Before Changes Your Blood Test
Learn how intense exercise can affect your blood test results and what to consider before your appointment.
Swollen Ankles: Heart, Kidneys, or Veins?
Swollen ankles can indicate issues with the heart, kidneys, or veins. Learn what causes this symptom and when to seek medical advice.
Why Creatine Supplements Raise Your Creatinine Levels
Understand how creatine supplements can affect your creatinine levels and what it means for your kidney health.
Exhausted All the Time: Is It Your Thyroid or Low Iron?
Feeling constantly tired can be linked to thyroid issues or low iron levels. Learn how to differentiate between them.
Dizzy on Standing Up: Blood Pressure or Inner Ear?
Feeling dizzy when standing up can be caused by blood pressure changes or inner ear issues. Learn about the differences and when to seek medical advice.
Understanding Numbness and Tingling in Hands and Feet
Learn about the causes of numbness and tingling in hands and feet, when to see a doctor, and practical management tips.
Understanding Itchy Skin with No Rash: Blood Tests to Consider
Learn about potential blood tests to explore when experiencing itchy skin without a visible rash.
Understanding Sudden Breathlessness on Stairs
Experiencing breathlessness on stairs that never bothered you before can be concerning. Learn about potential causes and when to seek medical advice.
Waking Up Wet With Sweat: When It Is Worth Getting Tested
Night sweats can be unsettling. Learn when they might need testing and how to interpret their significance.
Constant Thirst and Frequent Urination: What to Check
Explore the causes of constant thirst and frequent urination, potential health implications, and when to consult a doctor.
Everything Goes Dark When You Stand Up Fast: What a Blood Test Can Show
Feeling dizzy when standing up can be unsettling. Learn about blood tests that can help identify the underlying causes.
Why Your Reference Range Differs from Your Friend's
Explore why your lab test reference range may differ from your friend's, including factors like age, sex, and testing methods.
Understanding Blood Test Results During an Infection
Learn how infections can affect blood test results and which changes you might safely ignore for now.
Understanding H, L, and Asterisks on Your Lab Report
Learn what H, L, and asterisks on your lab report mean and why they matter.
Understanding Lab Results Without a Reference Range
Learn how to interpret lab results that lack a reference range on the form.
How Soon to Repeat a Borderline Blood Test
Learn when and why you might need to repeat a borderline blood test result.
Understanding Different Lab Results: Why Numbers Vary and Which to Trust
Learn why lab results from different labs may vary and how to determine which to trust.
Understanding Your Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) Results
Learn about the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), its significance, and what to do if your results are at the edge of the normal range.
Feeling Unwell Despite Normal Blood Tests: What to Do Next
Explore why you might feel unwell despite normal blood test results and learn about potential next steps.
One Lab Value Out of Range: When It Means Nothing
Learn why a single out-of-range lab result might not be a cause for concern and when to discuss it with your doctor.
Understanding Fasting Blood Glucose at the Edge of Normal
Explore what it means to have fasting blood glucose at the edge of the normal range and what steps you can take.
Understanding Your Platelet Count: What Borderline Results Mean
Learn what a borderline platelet count means and how it might affect your health.
Hemoglobin at the Edge of the Normal Range: What It Means and What to Do
Learn what it means when your hemoglobin level is at the edge of the normal range and what you can do about it.
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) at the Edge of Normal: Understanding Your Results
Learn what it means if your CRP is at the edge of the normal range and what steps to take next.
Understanding Vitamin D (25-OH) at the Edge of the Normal Range
Learn what it means when your Vitamin D (25-OH) levels are at the edge of the normal range and what steps you can take.
Calcium (Total) at the Edge of the Normal Range: What It Means and What to Do
Learn what it means if your total calcium is at the edge of the normal range and what steps you can take next.
Creatinine at the Edge of the Normal Range: What It Means and What to Do
Understand what it means when your creatinine levels are at the edge of the normal range and what steps you can take next.
Understanding Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) at the Edge of Normal
Learn what an ALT level at the edge of the normal range means and how it may affect your health.
Understanding Uric Acid Levels at the Edge of Normal
Explore what uric acid levels at the edge of normal mean for your health and when to consult a doctor.
Understanding Hemoglobin A1c at the Edge of the Normal Range
Learn what it means when your Hemoglobin A1c is at the edge of the normal range and what steps you can take.
LDL Cholesterol at the Edge of the Normal Range: Understanding Your Results
Learn what it means when your LDL cholesterol is at the edge of the normal range and what steps you can take.
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About the Mediora article library
Mediora publishes plain-language medical articles in English, Russian and Hebrew - explaining lab markers, conditions and symptoms without the jargon, drawn from standard clinical references. They are educational; they don't replace personalised medical advice. Where a doctor has reviewed an article, that article names the reviewer and the date.
Frequently asked questions
Who writes these articles?
They are written from standard clinical references and kept deliberately plain. They are educational and do not replace a consultation. Where a doctor has reviewed an article, that article names the reviewer and the date of review.
What languages are available?
English, Russian and Hebrew - native explanations, not machine translations.
Do the articles replace a doctor?
No - they're educational. For decisions about your health, talk to a qualified clinician.