Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis When healthcare providers diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), they usually go through a few steps. They’ll often start with a physical exam to rule out…

Diagnosis Doctors need several steps to diagnose Cushing syndrome or Cushing’s disease. If you take glucocorticoid medicines—like certain pills, creams, or inhalers—these can explain high cortisol….

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by asking about your sexual history and symptoms, like trouble during intercourse or ejaculating too quickly. They’ll likely ask about ejaculatory latency…

Diagnosis A health professional checks for a few main signs and symptoms to figure out if someone has hand, foot, and mouth disease. They look for:…

Diagnosis Doctors usually begin by checking for physical health problems that could explain symptoms like worry or fear. If they don’t find a medical cause, they…

Overview White blood cells, also known as leukocytes, protect the body from infections like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Several types of white blood cells exist, and…

Diagnosis Doctors usually spot external hemorrhoids just by looking at the area around the anus. Internal hemorrhoids, though, are trickier and need a closer look. Here’s…

Diagnosis How Healthnile Specialists Evaluate and Test Diagnosing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) usually starts with a close look at your symptoms. The focus is on lower…

Diagnosis Testing the Throat for Infection Doctors usually start by taking a throat sample with a sterile swab. They gently rub the back of your throat,…

Diagnosis Doctors usually spot hot flashes and related symptoms—such as night sweats, sudden warmth, and facial flushing—by asking about changes in your menstrual cycle, sleep quality,…