Your primary care professional or gynecologist will review your medical history and conduct a general medical exam and pelvic exam. These exams may identify physical conditions that contribute to problems having orgasms. Your care professional may ask you questions about your experiences with orgasms and other related issues. You may also receive a questionnaire to fill out that answers these …
A healthcare provider can diagnose anorexia nervosa based on the criteria for it listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The three criteria include: Restriction of calorie consumption that leads to weight loss or a failure to gain weight. This results in a significantly low body weight based on your age, sex, height and stage of growth. Intense …
A healthcare provider will diagnose ankylosing spondylitis with a physical exam. They’ll examine your body and discuss your symptoms. Tell your provider when you first noticed pain or other symptoms, including if any time of day or activity makes them worse. You might need to visit a rheumatologist, a healthcare provider who specializes in treating arthritis and similar conditions. What tests do …
Pediatricians typically diagnose tongue-tie soon after a baby is born. They work with lactation consultants, who can identify whether variations in a baby’s tongue anatomy may cause breastfeeding difficulties. Just because a baby has a frenulum that’s tighter or shorter than usual doesn’t mean they have tongue-tie or need treatment. Healthcare providers only diagnose this condition in babies who have …
Your healthcare provider will diagnose your sprained ankle after a physical examination of your foot and ankle to identify your range of motion and determine which ligaments are affected. The physical exam is typically followed by an imaging test, like an X-ray. How do I know if I sprained my ankle? If you fell or twisted your ankle, and the injury …
Your healthcare provider has several tests they use to diagnose ankle fractures and determine the extent of your injury. Tests your provider might use to examine your fracture can include: Physical examination. X-ray. Computed tomography (CT) scan. Magnetic resonance imagery (MRI). Bone scan. Are there different types of ankle fractures? There are several types of ankle fractures affecting different parts …
A healthcare provider may start by doing a physical exam and discussing your symptoms. They’ll also ask about your medical history. For example, previous radiation therapy or working a job that exposed you to large amounts of certain chemicals may cause your provider to suspect angiosarcoma. They may do imaging tests to look at the tumor’s size and location. A CT scan, MRI and PET scan are …
Castleman disease refers to a group of rare disorders that involve a hyperactive immune system. In people who are healthy, their immune system activates to fight off invaders like bacteria or viruses but then settles back down, watching and waiting for the next time it’s needed. In people with Castleman disease, their immune system continues to remain activated and leads to …
To diagnose hives or angioedema, your doctor will likely look at your welts or areas of swelling and ask about your medical history. You may also need blood tests or an allergy skin test.
To diagnose angina, a healthcare professional examines you and asks questions about your symptoms. You are usually asked about any risk factors, including whether you have a family history of heart disease. Tests Tests used to diagnose and confirm angina include: Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). This quick and painless test measures the electrical activity of the heart. Sticky patches called electrodes …