Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Find out if it's OK to self-test.

When I was a kid, only a fever was the only thing that my mom ever tested. But with today's home health tests, anyone can swab, prick, or pee to their heart's content.

As I searched through Steven Chang's health website, he said that some cases it's better to see a doctor. He mentioned about things to use at home and what to pass up.

It is a must to have a UTI Test and Cholesterol Test at home.

When you pee on a band-Aid-size strip, it it turns dark pink, you have nitrites in your wine, a surefire indicator of a UTI. "If you test positive, you can call your doctor for an anti-biotic prescription," says Lauri Romanzi, M.D., a urogynecologist at Well Cornell Medical Center in New York City. But if you have symptoms and the results are negative, you can see your doctor as soon as possible because you might have a more serious problem like a kidney stone.

On the other hand, Cholesterol Test is also a must at home.

With a quick finger prick you can check your total blood cholesterol, as well as your HDL and triglyceride members. Chang the results are nearly as accurate as a standard test. He further said that it is best to get tested first at a doctor's office, then, if your levels are high, use home testing to trick whether lifestyle changes like exercise and a low fat diet are bringing your numbers down.

What to pass up are Couple's Fertility Test, Yeast Infection Test and Allergy Test because tests like these need serious doctor's check, not suitable for self-testing.

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