Eczema is a common cause of skin rashes in infants, causing redness, bumps, swelling, itchiness, and more. Phlebitis means inflammation of the veins, and can cause redness, itching, irritation, pain, and swelling. A pilonidal cyst forms under the skin at the tailbone, and usually contains skin debris and hair.
High albumin levels in the body indicate severe dehydration, a high-protein diet and wearing a tourniquet for long periods while giving a blood sample, according to MedlinePlus. Several drugs can increase albumin levels such as androgens, growth hormone, anabolic steroids and insulin.
Proteins circulate throughout your blood to help your body maintain fluid balance. Albumin is produced in the liver, and is one of the most abundant proteins in your bloodâs fluid or plasma. A proper balance of albumin is required to keep fluid from leaking out of blood vessels. Albumin also carries vital nutrients, hormones, and proteins required to clot blood properly. If your liver and/or kidneys are not working well, serum albumins wonât be at their normal levels. With a simple blood test, your doctor can find out your albumin levels and interpret what your levels may mean for your health.