Prostatitis, Thyroid, and Blood Disorders

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PROSTATITIS
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the Prostate gland. The prostate is a small organ about the size of a walnut that lies below the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). Its function is to produce a fluid that becomes part of the semen.

The term “prostatitis” encompasses four specific conditions. 1) acute bacterial prostatitis, 2) chronic bacterial prostatitis, 3) nonbacterial prostatitis, and 4) prostadynia. Prostatitis is very common in men and accounts for up to 25% of medical visits by young to middle age men complaining of urinary and genital problems. Signs and symptoms include but are not limited to difficulty urinating, pain or burning during urination, pelvic or lower back pain.
Acute bacterial prostatitis is the least common but the easiest to diagnose and treat. A laboratory test can be performed to detect white blood cells and bacteria in the urine. Chronic bacterial prostatitis is also uncommon and usually includes and underlying defect in the prostate. Non bacterial prostatitis is the most common and believed to occur eight times more often than bacterial prostatitis and effects men of any age. Prostatodynia is similar to nonbacterial prostatitis, however there seem to be no objective findings such as the presence of infection fighting white blood cells in the urine. Remember, prostatitis is a treatable condition so always consult a Health Care Professional.

A PSA test may be an early detector of prostate problems, such as prostatitis, enlarged prostate (BPH), or prostate cancer. You can get a PSA screening test at http://www.labsafe.com/lab-tests/test/480/

Blood Disorders
A blood disorder is any disorder that disturbs the regular or normal function of the blood. There are a number of conditions and diseases that can impact the blood cells such as anemia, sickle cell, thalassemia, hemophilia, leukemia, lymphoma, and blood coagulation.
A simple blood test called a CBC (complete blood count) measures the different components in the blood. White blood cells protect the body against infection. Red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. An abnormal CBC can be the first sign of a problem. One of the most common blood disorders is anemia. According the U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention, anemia affects approximately 3.4 million Americans, people of all ages and from all walks of life.
It's important to note that a low or abnormal blood test does not always suggest illness and should be followed up with a doctor.

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The Thyroid
The thyroid is a gland located at the base of the neck, whose main job has to do with the metabolism. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is controlled by the pituitary gland which controls hormone production. The TSH levels are the main test ordered by doctors to detect Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism and to also monitor thyroid replacement therapy. The American Thyroid Association recommends the TSH levels be used as a screening device for adults. The TSH levels are also important in monitoring treatment for any know disorders.
At LabSafe we provide a fast and easy method to make testing and monitoring as convenient as possible. A simple thyroid panel includes TSH levels as well as other indicators of potential problems or abnormalities. Visit our Thyroid Panel with TSH page at http://www.labsafe.com/lab-tests/test/261/

This, as with all laboratory tests, must be evaluated in a clinical context with your private physician or clinic.

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