Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Checking for Early Signs Finding cancer early helps people get better results from treatment. Common ways to look for early signs include mammograms, colonoscopies, and…

A team of specialists helps diagnose and treat melanoma. These experts include a medical oncologist, surgical oncologist, radiation oncologist, and pathologist. The medical oncologist manages medication-based…

Diagnosis Alcohol poisoning is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when a person consumes a large amount of alcohol in a short period. It…

Diagnosis Doctors examine symptoms such as heavy sweating, muscle cramps, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and confusion. They often check body temperature to see if it…

Adults with testosterone deficiency, or male hypogonadism, often experience reduced sexual desire and low energy. They may also notice loss of facial and body hair. Muscle…

Diagnosis Doctors check most people for gestational diabetes between weeks 24 and 28 of pregnancy. People with a higher risk, such as those with a family…

Diagnosis A health professional examines the skin closely for the presence of lines, creases, and folds to determine if you have wrinkles or fine lines. They…

Diagnosis Pancreatic cancer is often hard to detect in its early stages. Doctors use a mix of tests and exams to find the disease and see…

Diagnosis A healthcare provider begins by examining the affected areas of skin, looking for white or depigmented patches, often on the hands, face, or areas exposed…

Diagnosis Checking Nerves and Muscles A medical provider examines the patient’s nervous system and muscles. They test for reflexes, muscle tone, strength, touch, vision, balance, and…