What is Lortab? Lortab is a composition of acetaminophen and hydrocodone that are pain relievers. However, Hydrocodone is a form of Narcotic as it is an opioid pain medication. Acetaminophen on the other hand is less effective as a pain reliever and enhances the impact of hydrocodone. Lortab is a common pain reliever which helps… Continue reading How long does Lortab stay in your system?
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Slightly Elevated Liver Enzymes
Having elevated liver enzymes could mean you have an inflammation or damage to cells of liver. Whenever there is injury or inflammation occurring in liver, the cells can leak higher amounts of substances like enzymes, which enter the bloodstream resulting to slightly elevated enzymes found in blood tests. The common liver enzymes are alanine transaminase… Continue reading Slightly Elevated Liver Enzymes
Slightly Elevated White Blood Cell Count
White blood cells are the most important things in fighting against foreign elements and thus play a significant role in body’s immune system. When a foreign element such as virus, bacteria, or pathogen enters into our physical system, these white blood corpuscles (WBC) or leucocytes recognize and destroy it. It is a complex mechanism and… Continue reading Slightly Elevated White Blood Cell Count
Uric acid in blood
Uric acid is a byproduct of the natural breakdown process of the foods that one eats and of the cells in the body. The levels of uric acid in blood are measured via a blood uric acid test. The kidneys filter out a majority of uric acid from the blood and eliminate it from the… Continue reading Uric acid in blood