Inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis

The absolute count of eosinophils per liter of blood. Eosinophils are white blood cells involved in fighting parasitic infections and mediating allergic responses. The absolute count is more clinically meaningful than the percentage, as it directly reflects the body's eosinophilic activity regardless of total white blood cell levels.

ESR measures the speed at which red blood cells settle in a tube over one hour. It is a broad indicator of inflammation.

High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) is a blood marker used to detect low levels of inflammation in the body. It is a more precise version of standard CRP testing and is especially useful for assessing cardiovascular risk, as even mild inflammation can contribute to heart disease.

Eosinophils combat parasites and participate in allergic responses.

Red Cell Distribution Width (Coefficient of Variation) measures the variation in red blood cell size. Elevated values indicate greater variation in cell size (anisocytosis) and can help diagnose certain anemias.

Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen in the lungs and delivers it to tissues throughout the body. It also plays a role in transporting carbon dioxide back to the lungs for exhalation.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts like a hormone in the body. It's essential for calcium absorption, bone health, immune function, and muscle performance. The body can produce it through sunlight exposure, but it can also be obtained from food and supplements.

Folic acid, or folate in its natural form, is a water-soluble B vitamin that plays a key role in cell division, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation. It is especially important during periods of rapid growth, such as pregnancy and adolescence. Folate is found in leafy greens, legumes, citrus fruits, and fortified foods. The body cannot produce folate and depends on regular dietary intake.

A calculated value comparing albumin (the main transport protein made by the liver) to globulins (a diverse group including antibodies, clotting factors, and inflammatory proteins). Since albumin normally comprises about 60% of total protein and globulins 40%, this ratio reflects the balance between liver synthetic function, nutritional status, and immune/inflammatory activity.