Laboratory testing (blood tests) diagnose this disorder. Your healthcare provider may suspect you have factor V Leiden if you have a history of venous thromboembolism. They may also suspect it if one or more of your biological family members have a history of blood clots. If your provider feels it’s warranted, they’ll order blood tests, including: Activated protein C (APC) blood …
Most times, eye strain will disappear on its own. In those cases, you don’t need to see a healthcare provider. You can usually treat temporary eye strain with some simple lifestyle changes and being aware of what kinds of tasks bother your eyes. But if your eye strain is severe or long term, you should make an appointment with a …
Your eye care specialist conducts a complete eye exam to determine the cause of your eye floaters. Your exam usually includes eye dilation. Eye drops widen (dilate) the dark center of your eye. This allows your specialist to better see the back of your eyes and the vitreous.
Your provider will likely recommend an imaging test, especially if: Your headaches last more than a few hours Your headaches strike suddenly, like a thunderclap You’re older than age 40 You have other signs and symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting or vision disturbances In these cases, different types of imaging tests can help your provider verify that you have the …
Your healthcare provider will ask a series of questions about your medical history and menstrual cycle to diagnose menorrhagia. They’ll also perform a physical exam and a pelvic exam. Your provider may ask about: Your age when you got your first period. The number of days your period lasts. The number of days your period is heavy. Family members with a history of …
Your healthcare provider will conduct a physical examination to determine the extent of the uncommon hair growth. They’ll also note any other physical signs that may accompany the hair growth, such as acne. Once your healthcare provider has diagnosed hirsutism, they may use the Ferriman-Gallwey scale to grade its severity. The Ferriman-Gallwey scale examines nine areas of your body: your …
Healthcare providers will do a physical examination and ask questions about symptoms. They might also do the following tests: Imaging tests Imaging tests let providers take a closer look at your child’s bones and soft tissues and determine if there are tumors in other areas of their body. Imaging tests may include: X-rays. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Computed tomography (CT) …
Healthcare providers may diagnose it by doing various imaging tests and, if appropriate, a biopsy. Imaging tests may include: Computed tomography (CT) scan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Nasal endoscopy. Positron emission tomography (PET) scan. What are the stages of esthesioneuroblastoma? Healthcare providers use cancer staging systems to plan treatment and a prognosis. Esthesioneuroblastoma stages are: Stage A: Cancerous cells develop into a tumor in your …
Your healthcare provider can diagnose essential tremor based on your symptoms and a neurological examination. There aren’t any tests that can confirm whether or not a person has essential tremor. However, an important part of the diagnostic process is ruling out other conditions that could cause similar symptoms. Ruling out those other conditions may involve blood tests and imaging tests. …