Transient Global Amnesia

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There’s no diagnostic test for transient global amnesia. Instead, healthcare providers rule out all other possible causes of amnesia before diagnosing TGA. To rule out other causes, a provider will perform a physical exam and check your vital signs. They may also perform a neurological exam. They may order imaging tests and certain blood tests, such as: Comprehensive metabolic panel. Drug test (toxicology …

Amnesia

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A healthcare provider can usually diagnose amnesia by talking to you and asking questions about yourself, your life, current events and your symptoms. There are also diagnostic tests and imaging scans that can contribute to the diagnosis. The tests that your provider recommends will vary depending on what they suspect is causing your amnesia and if you have other symptoms. …

Chagas Disease

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Healthcare providers diagnose a Chagas infection with a blood test to look for antibodies to the parasite. If you have symptoms of heart or digestive issues, you may also need additional tests, including: Echocardiogram. Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG). X-ray or CT scan. Cardiac biopsy. Upper endoscopy. Colonoscopy.

Amenorrhea

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Contact a healthcare provider if you miss a period. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and medical history, including your menstrual history. Your provider will perform a physical exam and a pelvic exam. How do healthcare providers test for amenorrhea? Your healthcare provider may want to do some tests, including: Pregnancy test. Blood tests to check your hormone levels and detect thyroid …

Ameloblastoma

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Your dentist may spot a potential ameloblastoma while taking X-rays as part of your regular dental check-up. They’ll refer you to a specialist for additional tests if they suspect an issue. Those tests may include: Imaging tests: You may need additional X-rays and other tests, like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and a computed tomography (CT) scan, to show the tumor’s location and size. These tests can …

Lazy Eye

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Your doctor will conduct an eye exam, checking for eye health, a wandering eye, a difference in vision between the eyes or poor vision in both eyes. Eyedrops are generally used to dilate the eyes. The eyedrops cause blurred vision that lasts for several hours or a day. The method used to test vision depends on your child’s age and …

Atypical Genitalia

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Most babies receive a diagnosis of ambiguous genitalia at birth. When it’s unclear if your newborn is male or female, your baby’s healthcare provider will order further tests to determine a diagnosis. What should I expect at my child’s appointment? Your baby’s healthcare provider will ask about your family’s medical history and examine your baby’s external genitals. They may order …

Alzheimer’s Disease

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Healthcare providers use several methods to determine if a person with memory issues has Alzheimer’s disease. This is because many other conditions, especially neurological conditions, can cause dementia and other symptoms of Alzheimer’s. In the beginning steps of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, a provider will ask questions to better understand your health and daily living. Your provider may also ask someone …

Dry Socket

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Dentists typically suspect dry socket when a person experiences severe pain following a tooth extraction. They can confirm the diagnosis by looking at the spot where your tooth used to be. In some cases, your dentist might take dental X-rays to make sure there are no tooth fragments stuck in your jaw.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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Your healthcare provider will offer a physical exam, neurological exam and testing to make an ALS diagnosis. An ALS diagnosis doesn’t happen immediately. You’ll likely schedule several office visits to see your provider or referring physicians. Your provider will order multiple tests to learn more about your symptoms and how they affect your body. There are a lot of conditions that have similar …