Healthcare providers diagnose hyperparathyroidism by measuring your calcium, vitamin D and parathyroid hormone levels. They’ll also check your kidney function. Primary hyperparathyroidism causes high levels of calcium in your blood and pee, and low levels of phosphate in your blood. Secondary hyperparathyroidism causes low levels of vitamin D, normal or low levels of calcium and high levels of phosphate in your …
You’ll likely have a thorough physical exam. You might be asked questions about your health history and eating habits. Tests to diagnose hyperoxaluria may include: Urine tests, to measure oxalate and other substances in the urine. You’re given a special container to collect your urine over 24 hours. It’s then sent to a lab. Blood tests, to check how well your kidneys …
Healthcare providers order bloodwork to screen for hyperglycemia and diagnose diabetes. These tests may include: Fasting glucose tests. Glucose tolerance tests. A1c test. People with diabetes use at-home blood sugar testing (using a glucose meter) to monitor their blood sugar and check for hyperglycemia. If you use continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), your device may alert you to high blood sugar. As this …
Healthcare providers use a process of elimination to diagnose HES. For example, if you have a persistent itchy rash, your healthcare provider would likely do tests to check for certain skin disorders and prescribe treatments for those disorders. If you’re still having symptoms, your healthcare provider might test your blood for high eosinophil levels. For example, if your symptoms indicate …
Hypercalcemia is a fairly common finding on routine blood tests such as a comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) or basic metabolic panel (BMP), which include a calcium blood test. These tests allow healthcare providers to detect abnormally high calcium levels early. The following blood calcium levels indicate different levels of diagnosis and severity of hypercalcemia: Mild hypercalcemia: 10.5 to 11.9 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). Moderate …
Getting a diagnosis from your healthcare provider quickly is important because hydronephrosis can cause long-term kidney damage. Your provider will diagnose hydronephrosis with: Physical examination: Your provider will ask you about any symptoms you’re having and examine the area near your kidneys and bladder for tenderness or swelling. They may ask about your medical history and your family’s medical history. …
Hydrocephalus is diagnosed through a neurological evaluation. Your healthcare provider may use brain imaging techniques such as ultrasounds, computer tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Other tests are often performed in adults to diagnose the condition. These tests may include: Spinal tap (lumbar puncture). Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP), which uses a small pressure monitor inserted into your brain to measure pressure. Fundoscopic …
A healthcare provider can diagnose a hydrocele in a child or adult. They’ll ask questions about your symptoms and perform a physical examination. During the physical exam, the provider may apply pressure to the groin area or ask you to cough to see how the swelling changes. They may shine a light through your scrotum to highlight any abdominal fluid in …
Your child’s healthcare provider may be able to diagnose your child’s condition based on their physical appearance. They’ll perform a physical exam and ask about your child’s symptoms. If they suspect progeria, they can use genetic testing to confirm the diagnosis. The test requires taking a blood sample from your child.
Among children, you (your child’s caregiver) or a school physician (nurse) may notice symptoms of kyphosis, especially at school during a scoliosis screening. Your child’s school may recommend your child visit a primary care physician for an exam to confirm a diagnosis. At any age, your healthcare provider will diagnose kyphosis after a physical exam. During the physical, your provider will …