A healthcare provider will diagnose vasculitis with a physical exam and tests. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and when you first noticed them. Diagnosing vasculitis is usually part of a differential diagnosis for other conditions. This means your provider will probably use a few tests to determine what’s causing your symptoms before diagnosing you with vasculitis. Some tests you might need include: Biopsies. …

The characteristic symptoms of Angelman syndrome aren’t usually apparent at birth. Healthcare providers typically diagnose the condition in children between one and four years of age. But this can vary because Angelman syndrome has such a wide range of symptoms and severity. Angelman syndrome is also easily misdiagnosed as other conditions that closely resemble it, including: Autism spectrum disorder. Cerebral …

Many aneurysms develop without causing symptoms. Your healthcare provider may discover it by accident during a routine checkup or other screening. If you have symptoms that may indicate an aneurysm, your provider will do imaging tests. Imaging tests that can find and help diagnose an aneurysm include: CT scan. CT or MRI angiography. Ultrasound.

Thoracic aortic aneurysms are often an incidental diagnosis. This is a medical term that means healthcare providers find a condition through tests they’ve ordered for other reasons. In this case, a chest X-ray may show your mediastinum (the middle part of your chest) is wider than normal. This can be a sign of an aneurysm. If your provider suspects you have a thoracic aortic …

Diagnosing a popliteal aneurysm can be difficult. A deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a Baker’s cyst can appear similarly, so ruling these conditions out is helpful. To make a popliteal aneurysm diagnosis, a provider will examine the back of your knee. They may be able to see and feel the enlarged artery there and it may throb with your pulse. A provider may describe …

Most people with an unruptured brain aneurysm don’t know they have one. A healthcare provider may find one during an imaging test of your brain, such as an MRI or CT scan that you got for a different medical reason. If you have symptoms of a brain aneurysm, such as a severe headache, call 911 or go to the emergency …

Many aneurysms develop without causing symptoms. Providers often discover these aneurysms during a routine checkup or screening. If you’re at high risk of developing an aortic aneurysm — or have any aneurysm symptoms — your provider will do imaging tests. Imaging tests that can find and help diagnose an aortic aneurysm include: CT scan. CT or MRI angiography. Ultrasound.

Your healthcare provider can use blood tests to diagnose vitamin deficiency anemia. This blood test may evaluate: Folate and vitamin B12 levels. Red blood cell count and appearance. Your healthcare provider may request additional tests if they suspect pernicious anemia.

Healthcare providers diagnose sickle cell anemia by doing a physical examination that may include feeling your spleen or liver. They’ll ask about your symptoms, particularly pain in your arms, legs or belly. They may ask about your medical history, including infections. They may order the following tests: Complete blood count (CBC): CBCs include specific tests to check on your red blood cells. …

Healthcare providers use blood tests to diagnose iron-deficiency anemia. In addition to measuring iron levels, they check your levels of ferritin and total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) to confirm that you have a deficiency. Your healthcare provider may run different lab tests depending on your situation.