Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Doctors look for tendinitis and other tendon issues by checking for pain, swelling, or tenderness. They often perform a physical exam. If they need more…

Diagnosis Doctors examine moles and other skin growths by looking at the skin. They use the ABCDE rule to check for signs of skin cancer or…

Diagnosis An eye doctor looks for common warning signs to find out if someone has a retinal detachment. These signs include: Doctors use special methods to…

Diagnosis Doctors diagnose eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) by checking symptoms and running specific tests. Common signs include trouble swallowing, food getting stuck in the esophagus, and persistent…

Diagnosis Doctors cannot confirm premenstrual syndrome (PMS) with a single test or physical exam. Instead, they look for a clear pattern of symptoms that happen before…

Diagnosis Doctors often spot pityriasis rosea by examining the skin rash. They typically look for a herald patch—a single, round or oval pink lesion that appears…

Diagnosis Doctors often use an upper endoscopy to look inside the esophagus. They move a thin, flexible tube with a camera down the throat. This tool…

Diagnosis Physical Check of the Breast A doctor starts by asking about symptoms and medical history. Then, the doctor feels for lumps or changes in the…

Diagnosis Doctors usually begin diagnosing Graves’ disease with a physical exam and by reviewing personal and family medical history. They look for signs such as goiter…

Diagnosis Doctors begin by asking about your medical history and any symptoms you have. They also perform a physical exam. After this, doctors may use specific…