Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis A doctor checks the shoulder for swelling, tenderness, deformity, and tests for numbness or signs of nerve damage. They often order an X-ray to see…

Diagnosis Checking the Nervous System A health specialist uses a variety of checks to assess how the brain and nerves are working. The approach varies by…

Diagnosis To find out if someone has patellofemoral pain syndrome, a medical provider asks about symptoms, such as pain in the front of the knee, a…

Diagnosis Screening and Exam Procedures Doctors may consider Angelman syndrome when a child has trouble with speaking, shows clear developmental delay, or has a small head…

Diagnosis Doctors usually begin diagnosing lichen planus by reviewing the person’s medical background, symptoms, and conducting a detailed physical exam. They can often spot typical signs…

Diagnosis Accurately identifying fibrocystic breast changes involves several approaches. Doctors typically begin by gathering details about a person’s symptoms, such as breast pain, swelling, changes in…

Diagnosing Alcohol Sensitivities and Reactions Doctors use several methods to check if a person has alcohol intolerance or an allergy to something in alcoholic drinks. During…

Diagnosis Healthcare providers use several methods to find out if someone has an esophageal spasm. Doctors can find problems like “nutcracker esophagus” or “diffuse esophageal spasm”…

Hammertoe and mallet toe are conditions that cause the joints in the toes to bend or curl in unusual ways. These problems often make movement difficult…

Diagnosis Doctors diagnose a transient ischemic attack (TIA), also called a mini-stroke or warning stroke, with a fast and careful evaluation. They use several tests to…