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- Smooth Muscle Antibody (SMA) Test What is a smooth muscle antibody (SMA) test? This test looks for smooth muscle antibodies (SMAs) in a sample of your blood. ... the liver. They are sometimes called anti-smooth muscle antibodies (ASMAs). They get their name because they attack certain proteins that are found in smooth muscle (the muscle that lines the inside of hollow ...
- ... a sign of damage or disease in your muscles, heart, or brain. Learn more. ... CK in your body is in your skeletal muscles. These are the muscles you use to move. You also have CK in your heart muscle and small amounts in your brain. Normally, a ... from the usual wear and tear on your muscles. But if your muscles, heart, or brain tissues ...
- Creatinine is a waste product made by muscle. This test measures creatinine levels in your blood or urine. Abnormal levels can be a sign of kidney disease. Learn more. ... your body. It's made when you use your muscles and some of the muscle tissue breaks down. Normally, your kidneys filter creatinine ... make different amounts creatinine depending on how much muscle they have, the foods they eat, their age, ...
- ... and nerve conduction studies check how well your muscles and nerves work. These tests help find muscle and nerve disorders. Learn more. ... studies are tests that check how well your muscles and the nerves that control them are working. These nerves control your muscles by sending out electrical signals to make your ...
- ... tests diagnose MG, an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. Treatment can improve your quality of life. ... long-lasting) autoimmune disease that causes weakness in muscles throughout your body. In autoimmune diseases, your immune ... or change the connection between your nerves and muscles. MG causes weakness in the voluntary muscles in ...
- ... that's found in the cells of your heart muscle. Normally, troponin levels in blood are so low ... tests can measure them. But if your heart muscle is damaged, troponin leaks into your bloodstream, and ... that brings oxygen to part of the heart muscle. Without oxygen from blood, heart muscle cells die and release troponin. Troponin test results ...
- ... Move waste out of your cells Support your muscle and nerve function Keep your heart rate and ... your body. It also helps your nerves and muscles work properly. Chloride , which also helps control the ... pressure. Potassium , which helps your cells, heart, and muscles work properly. Bicarbonate , which helps maintain your body's ...
- ... all parts of your body, including your skin, muscles, and organs Your nervous system plays a role ... nerve tests to check for problems with your: Muscle movement , balance , and coordination. These activities are controlled ... nerve, such as sciatica Tremors Weak or stiff muscles Problems with balance and/or coordination Numb or ...
- ... balance) in your body. They also help control muscle and nerve activity and perform other important functions. Your cells, nerves, heart, and muscles need potassium to work properly. You can usually ... the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat) Fatigue Muscle weakness Nausea Numbness or tingling If your potassium ...
- ... GH plays a major role in bone growth, muscle mass development, and height. In adults, GH affects bone and muscle health. If you or your child have too ... can lead to low bone density and reduced muscle mass. Gigantism. This rare childhood disorder causes your ... such as fatigue and decreased bone density and muscle mass. But GH testing isn't common for ...
