... bone cancer Soft tissue sarcoma , cancer of the muscle and connective tissues Breast cancer Brain tumors Acute (sudden) leukemia Adrenal cortical carcinoma, ...

... used in many different situations from bone and muscle injuries to monitoring treatment for cancer . For example, an LDH test may be used ...

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... monitor certain cancers, including breast , thyroid , and lung cancers Find out how well your heart muscle is working Check blood flow to your heart Check for signs of certain brain disorders, such as Parkinson's disease , Huntington's disease , Alzheimer's disease , and other types of dementia A PET scan is often done along with a CT scan , a type of x-ray that takes a series of pictures as it rotates around you. Why do I need a PET scan? You may need a PET scan to find out if you have cancer. If you've already been diagnosed with cancer, ...

... isoenzyme tests for diagnosing damage to the heart muscle from a heart attack LDH isoenzyme tests may also be used to find out if treatment for many conditions is working. The test is used to learn how serious certain types of cancer may be and whether the cancer is likely ...

... fat. But the extra weight may come from muscle, bone, and/or holding too much water in your body. Extra fat from obesity and overweight increases your risk of developing serious, long-lasting health problems, such as: Heart and blood vessel diseases, including heart attack and stroke High blood cholesterol Type 2 diabetes Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Arthritis Certain types of cancer The more fat you have, the higher your ...

... gain Being very sensitive to cold Joint and muscle pain Dry skin Dry, thinning hair Heavy or irregular menstrual periods Fertility problems in women Depression Constipation Because hypothyroidism develops slowly, many people don't notice symptoms of the disease for months or even years. You may also have a TSH test and other tests to help diagnose unusual bumps or lumps on your thyroid. The tests will help your health care provider check for thyroid cancer or thyroid nodules (growths on your thyroid that ...

... break (after a long period of low levels) Muscle cramps , spasms, or stiffness Tingling in the lips, tongue, fingers, and feet Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) Seizures , if calcium levels are extremely low Many people with high or low calcium levels don't have any symptoms. So your provider may order a calcium test if you have a known condition that may affect your calcium levels, such as: Kidney disease Thyroid or parathyroid disease Malnutrition Problems absorbing calcium Certain types of cancer What happens during a calcium blood test? A ...

... the body, Iron is also important for healthy muscles, bone marrow, and organ function. Your body also needs iron to make some hormones . You get iron from eating food or ... or low birth weight ) Are frequent blood donors Have cancer , certain digestive diseases , or heart failure The amount ...

... your neck, arms, and/or legs. If the muscles that control your breathing are affected, this is called a myasthenic crisis. It is a life-threatening emergency. ... usual, or you may have a thymoma (thymus tumor). These tumors are usually benign (not cancer), but they can become cancerous . Are a woman ...