Anna Fiserova

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Total Bilirubin

Bilirubin is a waste product of the breakdown of red blood cells in the body. It is transported to the liver where it is processed and eliminated from the body.

Pancreatitis

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of pancreas occuring acutely or over a long period of time due to various causes such as alcohol consumption or gallstones.

Hereditary Fructose Intolerance

Hereditary fructose intolerance is an autosomal recessive disease, caused by the absence of an enzyme: aldolase B. It negatively affects one’s ability to digest fructose (simple sugar).

Beta Thalassemia

Beta thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder characterized by reduced production of hemoglobin due to the mutation in HBB gene, causing a lack of oxygen in the body.

Hypertriglyceridemia

Hypetriglyceridemia (HTG) is a health condition characterized by abnormally increased triglycerides levels in the blood. Triglycerides are the main constituents of body fat in humans.

Iron

Iron is an important nutrient involved in the formation of blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. You usually get all the iron you need from your daily diet.

Histamine Intolerance

Histamine intolerance develops when an enzyme, called diamine oxidase (DAO), which normally breaks down histamine, does not function properly. This leads to a gradual accumulation of histamine.

Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Diabetes mellitus type 2 is a disease determined by many factors and characterized by raised blood glucose levels, which can eventually lead to many complications.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are very common hard deposits made from minerals and salts in the urine that can cause an obstruction in the kidney as well as any other part of the urinary system.

Obesity

Obesity is a continuously rising phenomenon defined by an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation in the body that presents a risk to health. The modern, sedentary lifestyle is one of the main causes.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an excessive fat build up in the liver, developing in patients due to other reasons than heavy alcohol consumption. It can result in liver damage.

High Cholesterol

High cholesterol is a health condition characterized by high levels of cholesterol in blood. Cholesterol is a fatty substance needed for hormone synthesis, utilization of other fats and cell parts.