Plantar warts, which are caused by a viral infection, are also quite common. These warts are circular and very flat on the surface, as they mostly extend deep under the skin. They are treated in a manner similar to corns. Another common causes of red bumps is athlete's foot, which is a fungal infection often found between the toes. This is treated by hygiene, such as keeping the shoes clean and the feet dry and also often with a topical or oral antifungal medication, depending on the advise of your doctor.
Thyroid function tests are blood tests which help to check the function of the thyroid gland. They are mainly used to detect hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).
Thyroid function test. A blood test measuring your hormone levels is the only accurate way to find out whether there's a problem. The test, called a thyroid function test, looks at levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and thyroxine (T4) in the blood.our GP may recommend that you have a repeat blood test every so often to see whether you eventually develop an underactive thyroid. Blood tests are also sometimes used for other measurements, such as checking the level of a hormone called triiodothyronine (T3).