Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Doctors often use the ice cube test to help spot cold urticaria. In this method, a doctor places an ice cube on the skin for…

Diagnosis Laboratory Examinations of Blood Doctors commonly use blood work to spot signals of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). A complete blood count (CBC) is often the…

Diagnosis When asthma is suspected, doctors look at both symptoms and test results to make a diagnosis. Common signs that point to asthma include shortness of…

Diagnosis When a person has symptoms of fecal incontinence, the healthcare provider gathers information through questions and a physical exam. The provider checks the function of…

Diagnosis Neurological and Body Function Evaluation Doctors examine reflexes, muscle strength, and walking ability. They look for muscle stiffness and tremor, which are movement issues often…

Diagnosis Checking Movement, Senses, and Mental State A specialist, such as a neurologist, starts by asking questions about the person’s medical background and any family members…

Diagnosis To find out if someone has central sleep apnea (CSA), a healthcare provider first looks at the person’s symptoms and medical history. If needed, the…

Pneumothorax is a condition where air enters the space between the lungs and the chest wall, causing part or all of a lung to collapse. This…

Kyphosis is a condition that causes an abnormal forward curvature of the spine, especially in the upper back or thoracic spine. This can result in a…

Diagnosis A healthcare provider, such as a primary care doctor or gynecologist, first reviews the patient’s medical history to find out if someone has an orgasmic…