Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Doctors don’t just look for tiredness, weight gain, or things like dry skin, hair loss, or feeling cold when they check for an underactive thyroid….

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can show up on or inside the ovaries. Most women will get these cysts at some point, often without even…

Diagnosis Imaging Procedures Doctors usually turn to imaging tools to get a better look at the joint and spot osteoarthritis. X-rays are the go-to. They can’t…

Diagnosis Figuring out if someone has celiac disease isn’t always straightforward. The symptoms often look just like those from other digestive problems. Some people barely notice…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by asking about symptoms, past health issues, and recent growth spurts. During the exam, they watch how the spine looks when the…

Diagnosis Common Signs Doctors Look For: Symptom Description Red sores or blisters Often on face or extremities Yellow crust Classic sign of impetigo Pus or fluid…

Diagnosis Checking for Symptoms and Signs Dentists often notice signs of bruxism during regular checkups. They search for worn or broken teeth, sensitive spots, and enamel…

Diagnosis Doctors don’t really use the old “tender point” test anymore. These days, they look for ongoing pain in different body areas that sticks around for…

Diagnosis Laboratory Screening Health care providers run different lab tests to figure out if another health issue, like hyperthyroidism or hypoglycemia, is behind excessive sweating. They…

Diagnosis Doctors rely on several tests to figure out if someone has multiple myeloma. Usually, they start with blood or urine tests, searching for abnormal proteins…