To diagnose encopresis, your healthcare provider will examine your child. Their exam could include: Questions about the child’s medical history, symptoms, emotional wellbeing (stress), toilet training and diet. Physical examination of your child. Rectal examination where your provider will insert a gloved, lubricated finger into their rectum to check for blockages and muscle tone. X-ray of your child’s abdomen. Psychological evaluation …

Healthcare providers will do a physical examination. They’ll ask about your symptoms, including how long you’ve had them. They may do the following tests: Blood tests, including complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP). Imaging tests, including computed tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and magnetoencephalography (MEG). Lumbar puncture. Neurological examination.

Your healthcare provider can diagnose emphysema. However, they can’t diagnose emphysema solely from your symptoms. Your healthcare provider will perform a physical examination. During the physical exam, they’ll listen to your lung sounds with a stethoscope (auscultation). A stethoscope is a medical device that features a small, metal disc (diaphragm) that connects to earpieces with rubber tubing. With their stethoscope pressed …

If your child shows symptoms or you have concerns about their health, visit your child’s healthcare provider. A provider will diagnose an embryonal tumor after a physical exam and testing. Your child’s provider will ask you questions to learn more about their symptoms. They’ll also ask about your child’s health history and family medical history. Tests that confirm a diagnosis include: An MRI. …

After looking at your symptoms and risk factors, a provider will use the following tests to make a PE diagnosis: Blood tests (including the D-dimer test). Computed tomography (CT) angiogram. Ultrasound of your leg. (This helps identify blood clots in people’s legs, or deep vein thrombosis, which can move to the lungs, become a PE and cause more damage.) A VQ scan, if you’re …

A blood pressure test is done to diagnose elevated blood pressure. A blood pressure test may be done as a part of a routine health checkup or as a screening for high blood pressure (hypertension). Blood pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). A blood pressure measurement has two numbers: The top number (systolic) is the pressure of …

A healthcare provider typically notices signs of Eisenmenger syndrome during a physical examination. They may order the following tests to confirm the diagnosis: Blood oxygen level Cardiac catheterization. Chest X-ray. Complete blood count (CBC). Echocardiogram (echo). Electrocardiogram (EKG). Heart MRI. Pulmonary function testing.

Tick-borne infections are difficult to diagnose based solely on signs and symptoms because they are similar to many other common conditions. Therefore, a history of a known tick bite or possible exposure to ticks is an important piece of information in making a diagnosis. Your doctor will also conduct a physical exam and order tests. If you have ehrlichiosis or …

A healthcare provider will diagnose Ehlers-Danlos syndrome with a physical exam and by discussing your medical history. They’ll examine your skin and joints and ask you about your symptoms. Tell your provider when you first noticed symptoms or if any activities make them worse. Most people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome don’t have a known genetic mutation, so providers usually diagnose it based on …

A healthcare provider will perform a physical exam to see if you have fluid in your lungs. They’ll listen to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope. They’ll be examining you for: Increased or decreased heart rate or blood pressure. Increased respiratory rate. Abnormal heart sounds. Crackling sounds or wheezing/whistling sounds in your lungs. Swelling of your body. Gray or bluish skin. What …