The doctor told me what to pay attention to in a blood test

Renowned physician Alexander Myasnikov explained which indicators are particularly important in blood tests for understanding the true state of the human body. He emphasized that it is important for every person to have at least a minimal understanding of their health and be able to understand the results of the analysis.

Myasnikov wrote on his Telegram channel that first of all, it is necessary to pay attention to the general blood test and hemoglobin level. This indicator is the main criterion for assessing the state of health.

The doctor noted that a decrease in hemoglobin can be due to various reasons:

"If hemoglobin drops to around 70, this is often a sign of iron deficiency anemia. If it is 100 or higher, the cause should be sought in vitamin B12 deficiency, low folic acid, or thyroid dysfunction."

Myasnikov also considers it important to regularly check blood sugar levels. According to him, fasting glucose monitoring and lipid profile analysis are very useful in predicting cardiovascular system risks.

According to the doctor, it is not enough to know only the amount of total cholesterol.

"Low-density cholesterol clogs blood vessels, while high-density cholesterol, on the contrary, 'cleanses' blood vessels. Therefore, both should be considered separately," Myasnikov said.

He also touched upon the indicators of inflammation. In addition to the C-reactive protein, ferritin levels are also said to be an important signal.

"Ferritin is not just an iron reserve. It also increases in inflammatory processes. "It is precisely after COVID that an increase in ferritin in patients is becoming more frequent," the doctor noted.

Myasnikov also mentioned the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and noted that there is a simple formula for it for women:

"You divide your age in two - this is the approximate norm for you. For example, if 60 years old, the ESR is approximately 30 years old."

According to the expert, the correct interpretation of blood tests protects a person from unnecessary anxiety, while also allowing for the timely detection of health problems.

Shuhrat Razzakov

Editor of «ZAMIN.UZ»