Globulin
Globulin er en gruppe proteiner i blodet som har ulike roller, inkludert transport av hormoner, lipider, vitaminer og mineraler. De er også viktige komponenter i immunsystemet, der visse globuliner fungerer som antistoffer som hjelper til med å bekjempe infeksjoner. Globuliner syntetiseres i leveren og immunsystemet, og nivåene deres kan indikere status for immunrespons, leverfunksjon og ernæringshelse....
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Who would benefit from testing their globulin value?
- Individuals with symptoms suggesting immune system disorders or infections.
- Patients with liver diseases, as some globulins are produced in the liver.
- Those with suspected nutritional deficiencies or malabsorption issues.
- Patients being evaluated for conditions like multiple myeloma or other blood disorders.
What are the common symptoms of too high / low globulin values?
- Common symptoms of high globulin values:
- Symptoms related to the underlying cause, such as liver disease (jaundice, abdominal swelling) or autoimmune disorders (joint pain, skin rashes).
- In case of multiple myeloma or similar conditions: bone pain, frequent infections, and fatigue.
Common symptoms of low globulin values:
- Increased susceptibility to infections.
- Edema (swelling, particularly in the ankles and feet).
- Muscle weakness.
What can cause too high / low globulin values in blood?
High globulin levels can be caused by:
- Chronic infections or inflammatory diseases.
- Liver diseases like hepatitis or cirrhosis.
- Blood disorders such as multiple myeloma.
Low globulin levels can be caused by:
- Acute liver disease.
- Kidney diseases that cause protein loss.
- Severe malnutrition or malabsorption disorders.
What can I do to improve globulin?
- Address underlying medical conditions like liver or kidney disease, infections, or autoimmune disorders.
- Ensure adequate nutrition, focusing on a balanced diet with sufficient protein intake.
- Regular medical check-ups to monitor and manage any ongoing health issues.
- Specific treatments will depend on the underlying cause of abnormal globulin levels, so it’s important to follow the advice of healthcare professionals.
Test(s) that measure/test for Globulin
No tests measure this item yet. But please contact our team to make sure this is the case... Sometimes we do test items, but it is just not added to be displayed here :)
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Who would benefit from testing their globulin value?
What are the common symptoms of too high / low globulin values?
What can cause too high / low globulin values in blood?
What can I do to improve globulin?
Test(s) that measure/test for Globulin
Who would benefit from testing their globulin value?
What are the common symptoms of too high / low globulin values?
What can cause too high / low globulin values in blood?
What can I do to improve globulin?
Test(s) that measure/test for Globulin
