It can be difficult to diagnose fetal alcohol syndrome. There isn’t a direct test for FAS and pregnant people may not give a complete history of all alcohol intake during pregnancy. Pediatric providers can often make a diagnosis of FAS based on the size of a child, specific physical signs and symptoms that develop through childhood, including: History of alcohol …

To diagnose female sexual dysfunction, your healthcare professional may: Discuss your sexual and medical history and your gender identity. You might be uneasy talking about such personal matters. But your sexuality is a key part of your well-being. Being open about your sexual history and current problems raises your chances of finding a way to treat them. Do a pelvic exam. During …

A primary care physician (PCP) can diagnose male infertility. Or they may refer you to a urologist who specializes in male infertility or a reproductive endocrinologist. A PCP will perform a complete physical examination to help determine your overall health and identify any physical problems that may affect your fertility. They may also ask you and your partner questions about your sexual habits and health history, including: …

To diagnose this condition, a healthcare provider will review your child’s medical history and perform a physical exam. These may happen in an emergency room setting or their provider’s office. Your child’s provider will take their temperature and review their symptoms. They may order a blood or urine test to diagnose what caused the fever.  

You can get tested for hyperopia through a comprehensive (but painless) eye exam. During an exam, an optometrist or ophthalmologist will use eye drops to dilate your eyes. The drops increase the size of your pupils to let in more light. This allows your provider to see parts of your eye that are farther back, like your retina. Your provider will shine lights …

Tests and procedures used to diagnose familial Mediterranean fever include: Physical exam. Your health care provider may ask you about your signs and symptoms and do a physical exam to gather more information. Review of your family medical history. A family history of Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) increases your likelihood of developing the condition because this genetic change is passed from parents …

Your healthcare provider can make a familial hypercholesterolemia diagnosis based on: Unusually high LDL levels A history of coronary artery disease in your family or yourself at a young age Symptoms linked to atherosclerosis at a younger age than usual Abnormal skin findings like xanthomas or xanthelasmas DNA test results What tests will be done to diagnose this condition? A …

Familial adenomatous polyposis is a genetic disorder that predisposes you to develop precancerous colon polyps called adenomas. Colon polyps are abnormal growths in the lining of your colon or rectum. They aren’t cancer, but certain types, like adenomas, can change into colorectal cancer. Many people get a few colon polyps at random as they get older. But if you have a hereditary polyposis syndrome like FAP, …

Your healthcare provider can diagnose tetralogy of Fallot during pregnancy or after your baby is born. They usually find it in the first few weeks or months of life. Tests before birth During prenatal tests, your healthcare provider may see something in an ultrasound image that looks like it could be tetralogy of Fallot. From 18 to 22 weeks into your pregnancy, …

An orthopedist or podiatrist can recognize pes planus on a physical exam. They’ll observe the shape and position of your foot, how it moves and how you stand and walk on it. They’ll ask you about your health history and any prior injuries or conditions that may have caused it. They might take images, like a foot X-ray, to confirm pes planus or to look …