Glomerulonephritis may not produce symptoms. That’s why it’s often discovered during tests for another concern. If a healthcare provider suspects you have glomerulonephritis, they may refer you to a kidney specialist and/or you may have the following tests: Urine test: This test will determine if you have protein or blood in your urine. Blood test: This test will measure the level of creatinine (a …

Your healthcare provider evaluates your symptoms and reviews your medical history. They’ll also do a complete physical and neurological exam. MRIs and CT scans are the most common imaging scans for brain tumors. Your healthcare provider looks for tumors in your brain, as well as tumors elsewhere in your body. If your healthcare provider sees an abnormal mass on your imaging scans, they’ll …

An eye care specialist can diagnose glaucoma using an eye exam, including several tests that are part of routine eye exams. In fact, eye exams can detect glaucoma long before you have eye damage and the symptoms that follow. Many of these tests involve pupil dilation (mydriasis), so your provider can get a better look inside your eye. Some of the most …

If you have gingivitis symptoms, you should see a dentist for a checkup. Your dentist will inspect your mouth for: Bleeding. Signs of infection such as redness and swelling. Loose teeth. Gums that are pulling away from your teeth (gum recession). If your dentist suspects gum disease, dental X-rays can show if it has affected your jawbone underneath. Your dentist may also refer you …

As a genetic condition, Gilbert’s syndrome is present at birth. It often remains undiagnosed until blood tests detect high bilirubin levels. Diagnosis most commonly occurs when people are in their teens or early adulthood and getting blood tests for something else. In addition to blood tests, you may get: Liver function tests to assess how well your liver is working and …

A healthcare provider can diagnose giardiasis by testing a sample of your poop for evidence of Giardia. This might take a few tries because you might pass the cysts in your poop one day but not the next. It’s not always necessary to identify giardiasis this way, though. Healthcare providers often prescribe medications to treat giardiasis based on your symptoms alone, …

To diagnose rubella, your healthcare provider will give you a physical exam and look at your rash if you have one. They might test your blood, pee (urine) or mucus from your nose or throat for signs of rubella. What tests are used to diagnose rubella? Tests used to diagnose rubella include: Blood tests. Your provider will take a sample of …

After asking about your symptoms, your provider will perform several tests, including a pelvic exam to check for growths and other abnormalities in your abdomen, pelvis and vagina. You may also need imaging and blood tests. Imaging tests: A transvaginal ultrasound is often the first imaging test providers perform if they suspect an ovarian germ cell tumor. This test allows your provider to see …

In addition to a physical exam, your healthcare provider will take a fluid sample from an open sore to test for the herpes virus. If your blisters have healed or you don’t have blisters, a blood test can check for HSV-1 and HSV-2 antibodies, a marker showing you have the virus in your bloodstream. The blood test doesn’t show an active …

In teens and adults, a diagnosis of gender dysphoria includes distress due to gender identity differing from sex assigned at birth that lasts at least six months and involves two or more of the following: A difference between gender identity and genitals or secondary sex characteristics. Examples of those characteristics include breasts and facial hair. In young teens who haven’t …