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Fatigue: Lab Test

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Differential blood count Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate). Urine status (rapid test for: pH, leukocytes, nitrite, protein, glucose, ketone, urobilinogen, bilirubin, blood), sediment, if necessary urine culture (pathogen detection and resistogram, that is, testing suitable antibiotics for sensitivity … Fatigue: Lab Test

Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) is an important component in the diagnosis of pediculosis capitis (head lice infestation). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Do you live/work in a community facility? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Have you noticed red papules on … Head Lice Infestation (Pediculosis Capitis): Medical History

Testicular Torsion: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Incarcerated hernia – incarcerated soft tissue hernia. Neoplasms – tumor diseases (C00-D48) Testicular tumor, unspecified Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – reproductive organs) (N00-N99). Epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis). Hydatid torsion – twisting of testicular/epididymal appendages. Orchitis (inflammation of the testis) Scrotal edema – accumulation of … Testicular Torsion: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests

Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Abdominal ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – for basic diagnostics. Thyroid ultrasonography (ultrasound examination of the thyroid gland) – for suspected thyroid disease; as a basic examination to determine the size and volume of the thyroid gland and any structural changes such as nodules; if necessary, with fine needle … Fatigue: Diagnostic Tests