Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by asking about your health history and symptoms, especially what happens at home or during activities like cleaning. They might take a…

Diagnosis Checking for Cervical Cell Changes Pap smears help spot cell changes in the cervix and vagina linked to HPV infection. During the test, a health…

Diagnosis Doctors usually spot osteoporosis with a special test called a DEXA scan (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry). This scan uses low levels of X-rays to measure bone…

Diagnosis Spotting arthritis isn’t always straightforward. Many types share the same basic symptoms—joint pain, stiffness, swelling—so it can get confusing fast. Doctors dig into a person’s…

Diagnosis Doctors sometimes use a test called endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) to check for issues in the bile ducts or pancreas tied to gallstones. During ERCP,…

Diagnosis You’ll probably need to look for some specific signs if you want to figure out whether bedbugs have moved in. Start by checking cracks, mattress…

How Dentists Identify Gum Problems Dentists usually start by asking about your dental and medical history. They want to spot anything that might raise your risk…

Diagnosis Diagnosing a staph infection usually starts with a physical exam. Providers look for things like redness, swelling, boils, cellulitis, or abscesses on your skin. If…

Diagnosis When you check for head lice, you usually start by looking closely at the scalp and hair. The real goal? Spotting a live nymph or…

Diagnosis Doctors usually recognize molluscum contagiosum just by looking at the skin. They look for small, round, flesh-colored bumps that really stand out. If the bumps…