Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Blood and Urine Analysis Doctors often start by ordering several laboratory tests when granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) is suspected. A complete blood count checks if…

Diagnosis Evaluating with the Coma Scale Medical teams use the Glasgow Coma Scale to measure how severe a brain injury is. They check if a person…

Diagnosis Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) requires a careful process. Doctors look for developmental delays during regular checkups. If they notice concerns about social interaction, language…

Diagnosis Evaluations for Male Fertility Problems Doctors use several steps to check why a man has trouble with fertility. Sometimes, a doctor quickly finds the cause…

Diagnosis Laboratory Evaluations Doctors often check the health of a person’s heart and blood vessels with different lab assessments. Some of the main checks include: Doctors…

Diagnosis Screening for Lung Cancer in People Without Symptoms Doctors recommend yearly screening for adults at higher risk for lung cancer. People age 50 or older…

Diagnosis After stabilizing the patient’s airway and oxygen levels, clinicians use several tests to find the cause of symptoms like severe sore throat, high fever, drooling,…

Diagnosis Doctors usually check for dermatographism by gently drawing a tool, like a tongue depressor, on the skin. If a red, raised line or wheal appears…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start with a physical exam and review symptoms like involuntary facial twitching or eyelid spasm to spot hemifacial spasm. They often check if…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by looking closely at the skin and asking about a person’s signs and symptoms. They may take a skin sample (biopsy) to…