How is thalassemia diagnosed? Moderate and severe thalassemia are often diagnosed in childhood because symptoms usually appear within the first two years of your child’s life. Your healthcare provider may order various blood tests to diagnose thalassemia: A complete blood count (CBC) that includes measures of hemoglobin and the quantity (and size) of red blood cells. People with thalassemia have fewer healthy …

Healthcare providers diagnose aplastic anemia by doing physical examinations, blood tests and genetic tests. Tests may include: Complete blood count (CBC) with differential. This tests and measures your blood cells, including all five types of white blood cells. Peripheral blood smear. Medical pathologists examine your blood cells and platelets under a microscope. Reticulocyte count. This test counts the number of immature red blood cells (reticulocytes). Bone marrow …

Your healthcare provider will ask questions about your symptoms. As anemia happens when you don’t have enough healthy red blood cells, they’ll do blood tests, including: Complete blood count (CBC): Healthcare providers use this test to check on all of your blood cells, with a focus on your red blood cells. Medical pathologists examine blood samples to count your red …

How is anaphylaxis diagnosed? If you’ve had an allergic reaction, or suspected allergic reaction, to food or insect stings (even a mild one), talk to a healthcare provider. A provider can often diagnose anaphylaxis based on your symptoms. They should refer you to an allergist, who can perform additional tests, determine triggers and teach you how to avoid those triggers. Taking …

Your healthcare provider will perform a physical examination to identify possible causes of your itchy anus, such as dermatological conditions or illnesses. They’ll visually inspect your perianal area and note any changes in skin color, skin texture, rashes or lesions. Your healthcare provider may ask you questions, including: Are you taking any medications? How often do you poop? What’s the …

Healthcare providers can find most anal fistulas during a physical exam, but sometimes the opening to the outside is closed. Your provider will also want to find the inside opening to the fistula, within your anus. This part might require anesthesia. If it hurts too much for your provider to touch or open your anus to examine the inside, they may …

A healthcare provider will ask you about your symptoms, then try to see the fissure. You’ll lie on your belly or on your side while they gently separate your buttocks. If this is too painful, they don’t have to go further. They can safely assume that you have an anal fissure. But if you can tolerate an exam, they’ll try …

How is anal cancer diagnosed? A healthcare provider will ask you about your symptoms, including how long you’ve had them. They’ll ask about your medical history, including conditions that affect your immune system. They may also ask about your sexual activity. What tests will be done to diagnose this condition? Your provider will do a digital rectal examination. They’ll do an …

Healthcare providers may do several different tests, but ultimately, they use bone marrow aspiration and bone marrow biopsy to identify the mutated protein causing specific amyloidosis types, including: Blood tests: Providers may test for abnormal protein levels in your blood. Urine tests: Providers may test your urine for abnormal protein levels. Computed tomography (CT) scan: Providers may use this imaging test that providers may …

Because the first sign of ampullary cancer is usually jaundice, yellowing of the skin is often the reason healthcare providers begin testing for the disease. Tests to diagnose ampullary cancer include: Blood or urine tests to check for tumor markers. Imaging tests that use machines outside of your body to check for tumors inside of your body. Tests may include CT (computed tomography) scans, ultrasounds or magnetic …