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Tests regarding deficiencies
I sit for 8-12 hours in gaps as I'm a govt-job aspirant... lately i have been facing obesity,grey hair, extreme hair loss, foot pain or uneasiness in foot at nights while sleeping, swelling in foot, dark finger knuckles also i want to get my gut and liver checked cuz of frequent acid reflux I really want to start taking supplements for deficiencies though I'm already on a healthy diet under a nutritionist.... i also take breaks to walk a little...
I want to get everything tested so i can take better care of myself considering entering 30s I want to make the most of it now to my body so that i wont suffer in future
Please let me know what are all the tests I can go through with names and other details
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1. Blood tests for nutritional deficiencies :-
Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Serum Ferritin and Iron Profile
Vitamin B12
25-OH Vitamin D
Folate
Thyroid Profile (TSH, with Free T4 if indicated)
2. Metabolic and hormonal assessment :-
Fasting Blood Glucose and HbA1cLipid Profile
Liver Function Test (LFT)
Kidney Function Test (KFT), including creatinine and eGFR
Serum Electrolytes
Urine Routine Examination and Urine Albumin-to-Creatinine Ratio
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Hair loss, greying, weight gain, foot swelling and dark knuckles together often point toward a thyroid issue or a deficiency rather than separate problems. Long sitting hours can also add to the foot swelling and night discomfort you're noticing.
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Ask your physician for a thyroid profile, vitamin D, vitamin B12, ferritin (iron stores) and a fasting blood sugar or HbA1c. A basic liver and kidney panel is worth adding given your reflux.
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Hold off starting supplements until these results come back, since what you actually need depends on what's low.
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