Diagnosing an intracranial hematoma can be a challenge because people with a head injury may seem fine at first. Healthcare professionals usually assume that bleeding inside the skull is the cause of a loss of consciousness after a head injury until proved otherwise. Imaging techniques are the best ways to determine the position and size of a hematoma. These include: …

Since most don’t cause symptoms, most are diagnosed incidentally. They may appear on an imaging test taken for another reason. Imaging tests that can identify a liver hemangioma include: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound. High-frequency sound waves are sent through body tissues and the echoes are recorded and transformed into video or photos. Computed tomography (CT) scan. X-rays and computers produce images of a …

A healthcare provider will diagnose plantar fasciitis with a physical exam. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and look at your foot. They might lightly press on your plantar fascia to feel for inflammation and check your level of pain. Tell your provider about the pain you’re experiencing in your daily routine. Tell them where on your foot it hurts …

A healthcare provider will diagnose your heat rash after examining the rash on your skin and asking you questions about your symptoms, especially how long you’ve had symptoms and if any events might trigger the rash, like strenuous physical activity or living in a humid environment. There aren’t any tests to diagnose a heat rash.

Paramedics or other emergency services personnel may be the first providers you speak with. They’ll talk to you about your symptoms and check your vital signs. Depending on your condition, they may take you to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Heartburn is a feeling that you’ll describe to your healthcare provider. Most providers will recognize heartburn by its description. They may not need to investigate if it’s occasional or mild. But if they suspect you have a chronic condition, they might want to take a look at your esophagus for signs of damage. They may refer you to a gastroenterologist, a …

A healthcare provider will listen to your heart and lungs. They’ll also review your: Medical history. Symptoms. Diet. Medications and herbal products you take. It’s helpful to let a provider know the details of your heart palpitations, such as: When and how often they happen. How long they last. How you feel when they happen. What you’re doing when they …

A healthcare provider can diagnose a heart murmur by listening to your heart. A murmur makes an abnormal swishing sound. Your provider listens to your heart with a stethoscope from different places on your chest and back. They listen for certain things in your heartbeat: Lub-dub sound instead of swishing. Pitch. Rhythm. Timing. Volume. Your healthcare provider may ask you …

Healthcare providers usually diagnose heart attacks in an emergency room setting. If you have heart attack symptoms, you should undergo a physical examination. A provider will check your pulse, blood oxygen levels and blood pressure and listen to your heart and lung sounds. They’ll also ask you about the symptoms you experienced. They might ask someone who was with you to describe what happened. What tests …