Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Finding CAH Before Birth Special procedures can check if an unborn baby is at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Two main tests help identify the…

Diagnosis Doctors diagnose systemic mastocytosis by carefully evaluating a person’s medical history and physical symptoms. They often order laboratory tests to check for high levels of…

Diagnosis Asthma can be difficult to identify, especially in younger children. Doctors use a mix of medical history, symptoms, and special tests to diagnose asthma. They…

Diagnosis When checking for botulism, a health professional looks for signs like muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, and drooping eyelids. People may show other symptoms, including slurred…

Diagnosis Measuring Cholesterol in the Blood Doctors use blood tests to check for high cholesterol as a first step if familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is suspected. A…

Diagnosis Doctors use several imaging tests to find and confirm liver hemangiomas. Abdominal ultrasound is often the first step. It uses sound waves to make images…

Diagnosis To find out why galactorrhea occurs, healthcare professionals follow several steps. They usually begin with a physical exam of the breasts, checking for any lumps,…

Albinism is a group of inherited conditions that affect the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for color in the skin, hair, and eyes. One common…

Diagnosis Doctors diagnose bladder stones using a mix of physical exams, laboratory tests, and imaging techniques. They start by examining the lower abdomen to check for…

Diagnosis Assessment When Risk Factors Are Present People with conditions known to increase the likelihood of autonomic neuropathy, such as diabetes, often start the diagnostic process…