A gastroenterologist will evaluate your esophagus to diagnose GERD. Tests may include: Esophagram. An esophagram is a type of X-ray exam. It takes moving X-rays (fluoroscopy) of your esophagus while you swallow. For the test, you swallow a chalky liquid called barium. Upper endoscopy. An upper endoscopy involves looking inside your esophagus with a camera. The camera is on the end of …

To diagnose a Bartholin cyst, a healthcare provider will do a physical exam. They’ll look at the size of the cyst and look for signs of infection. If the cyst produces discharge, your healthcare provider may test the fluid for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or other bacteria. If you’re older than 40, your healthcare provider may perform a test called …

A healthcare provider will diagnose hyperhidrosis after a physical exam and learning more about your symptoms and medical history. They’ll evaluate your symptoms using diagnostic criteria. If you experienced excessive sweating for at least six months and answered yes to at least two of the following questions, it may lead to a hyperhidrosis diagnosis: Sweating occurs on your underarms, palms, soles or …

Your healthcare provider will physically examine your foot and ankle. They’ll check your ability to move it in various directions and see how you react to pressure on the area. They will also feel for a gap in the tendon that suggests it’s torn. Your provider may also use imaging tests — such as ultrasound or MRI — to determine …

Your healthcare provider will ask you about your symptoms and recent activity. They’ll perform a physical examination and look for signs of Achilles tendinitis or Achilles tendon rupture. They’ll check your range of motion and look for signs of bone spurs.

Three tests are commonly used to diagnose achalasia: Barium swallow: For this test, you’ll swallow a barium preparation (liquid or other form) and its movement through your esophagus is evaluated using X-rays. The barium swallow will show a narrowing of the esophagus at the LES. Upper endoscopy: In this test, a flexible, narrow tube with a camera on it – …

Your healthcare provider will talk to you about your symptoms and medical history and perform a physical exam. Often, these steps are enough to diagnose AN. Other tests to diagnose AN include: Blood work, which can help confirm or rule out underlying conditions such as diabetes. Skin biopsy (taking a sample of skin tissue), on rare occasions, if the diagnosis is not …

Absence seizures involve brief, sudden lapses of consciousness. They’re more common in children than in adults.

Since AAAs don’t usually cause symptoms, healthcare providers often diagnose unruptured AAAs through tests ordered for other health conditions. If your provider suspects you have an AAA due to test results or other reasons, they may perform: Abdominal duplex ultrasound. Computed tomography angiogram (CTA). Screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms Healthcare providers recommend an ultrasound screening for people at risk for an AAA. …

To diagnose atrial fibrillation, your healthcare provider will first ask you some questions. They’ll ask about what you eat, your physical activity, biological family history, any symptoms you’ve noticed and risk factors. Your provider will then give you a physical exam that includes: Listening to your heart rhythm with a stethoscope. Taking your pulse and blood pressure. Checking the size …