Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Doctors usually check plantar warts by taking a close look at the skin. Sometimes, they’ll gently scrape off the top layer with a scalpel to…

Diagnosis Spotting a Black Widow You’ll usually notice black widows by their shiny black bodies and those long, spindly legs. The most noticeable feature? That red…

Diagnosis When doctors diagnose bronchitis, they usually start by asking about symptoms like cough, mucus, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing. They’ll listen to your…

Diagnosis Doctors start with a few steps to figure out if someone has a peptic ulcer—this could mean a gastric ulcer, a duodenal ulcer, or sometimes…

Diagnosis A healthcare provider checks your ear canal and eardrum with an otoscope. This tool lets them spot earwax blockage, cerumen impaction, infection, or even damage….

Diagnosis Doctors usually start diagnosing pancreatitis by asking about symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, jaundice, or weight loss. They’ll do a physical exam to check for…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start diagnosing restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease, by asking patients about their symptoms. Most people describe an urge to move…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by asking about your health history, medications, and then do a physical exam. They often order blood tests to check for electrolyte…

Diagnosis Examining Brain and Nerve Health Doctors start by asking how the head injury happened and listen to what symptoms you describe. They also check for…

Diagnosis Diagnosing gout often begins with a close look at your symptoms and the appearance of the affected joint. Sudden pain, swelling, redness, and warmth—usually around…