A homocysteine blood test is done to: 1  Help identify vitamin B12 deficiency or folic acid deficiency. 2  Help identify a rare inherited disease (homocystinuria) that causes a deficiency of one of several enzymes needed to convert food to energy.  Help determine a cause for otherwise unexplained blood clots.
Category : Causes of Bed Sores. Common Causes of Bed Sores. Bedsores are damaged skin caused by a lack of proper blood flow to the skin because of pressure. The bedsore can occur in individuals at any age when bedridden, in a chair or wheelchair without the ability to reposition themselves.
Both cold sore and fever blister refer to the lip blisters caused by infections of the Herpes Simplex I virus (not to be confused with Herpes Simplex II, which is generally associated with genital herpes). Cold Sores are viral infections which cause recurrent groups of irritating, even painful blisters on the lips.oth cold sore and fever blister refer to the lip blisters caused by infections of the Herpes Simplex I virus (not to be confused with Herpes Simplex II, which is generally associated with genital herpes). Cold Sores are viral infections which cause recurrent groups of irritating, even painful blisters on the lips.