Coarctation of the aorta is usually diagnosed during infancy or early childhood. The timing depends on the severity of the symptoms. Infants with moderate or severe symptoms are typically diagnosed soon after birth. Infants with mild or no symptoms may not be diagnosed until later in childhood when they begin to have high blood pressure. Aortic coarctation is rarely diagnosed …

If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of an anxiety disorder, see a healthcare provider. They’ll start with a medical evaluation. They’ll do a physical exam and ask about your medical history, any medications you’re taking and if any of your family members have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. There aren’t any blood tests or imaging scans that can diagnose anxiety disorders. …

A healthcare provider such as a clinician, psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist can diagnose a person with social anxiety disorder based on the criteria for social anxiety disorder listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) published by the American Psychiatric Association. The criteria for social anxiety disorder under the DSM-5 includes: Experiencing continuing, intense fear or anxiety about social situations because …

Healthcare providers and mental health professionals use the criteria in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to diagnose generalized anxiety disorder. The criteria include: Excessive anxiety and worry for at least six months. Difficulty controlling the worrying. The anxiety results in significant distress or impairs daily functioning. The anxiety isn’t due to a physical cause (such as thyroid issues or …

A healthcare provider who specializes in mental health conditions, like a psychologist or psychiatrist, will diagnose antisocial personality disorder. They’ll perform a psychological evaluation. This is a method to evaluate a person’s thoughts and behaviors which look for patterns that relate to antisocial personality disorder. Providers refer to the diagnostic criteria listed in the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental …

Most people are only tested for APS after a blood clot or miscarriage. Some people have antiphospholipid antibodies but never experience APS symptoms or complications. A healthcare provider will diagnose APS with blood tests. Your provider will take samples of your blood for three different blood tests — one test that screens for each of the three antiphospholipid antibodies. At least …

To diagnose antibiotic-associated diarrhea, your doctor is likely to question you about your health history, including whether you’ve had recent antibiotic treatments. If your doctor suspects that you have C. difficile infection, a sample of your stool would be tested for the bacterium.

A healthcare provider will listen to your symptoms and ask you questions about your health history. They might order various tests to look for the cause of your symptoms, including blood tests, imaging tests and poop tests. They’ll look for signs of infection or inflammation and other red flags. They’ll test your poop for evidence of C. diff infection. If they find …

Depending on your symptoms and the anthrax type, your healthcare provider may conduct one or more of these tests: Biopsy of skin lesion. Blood tests. Chest X-ray. Computed tomography (CT) scan. Lab tests on poop (stool) or mucus. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap).

Diagnosis of anterior prolapse may involve: A pelvic exam. You may be examined while lying down and possibly while standing up. During the exam, your provider looks for a tissue bulge into your vagina that indicates pelvic organ prolapse. You’ll likely be asked to bear down as if during a bowel movement to see how much that affects the degree of …