When your healthcare provider suspects hypercortisolism, there are certain guidelines they may follow. They’ll ask questions, look at your medical history, perform a physical examination and then conduct some laboratory tests. They’ll likely continue to monitor you over time. Cushing syndrome can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. If you tell your provider you have fatigue and weight gain, they might …

The first step of a scoliosis diagnosis is a scoliosis screening. You may remember getting a scoliosis screening during a pediatric wellness visit with your primary care physician or a school nurse. During a screening, a provider will ask you to: Remove your shirt to see your back. Stand up straight. Bend forward (like you’re touching your toes). A screening helps your …

A healthcare provider can diagnose Peyronie’s disease. They’ll review your medical history and ask questions about your symptoms, which may include: When did you first notice the curve in your penis? Have you lost length? How much length have you lost? In which direction does your penis bend? Approximately how many degrees is your bend? Is having sex difficult or …

A healthcare provider will review your medical history and do a physical examination, focusing on any patches or plaques (thickened areas) on your skin. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and review your health history, including any prior or current health conditions. Tests used to diagnose the condition Your healthcare provider will need to run tests to confirm a cutaneous T-cell …

Your healthcare provider will ask about your medical history and perform a physical exam. They’ll order a specific blood test that detects the presence of cryoglobulins in your blood. Learning the type of cryoglobulins can sometimes help determine the cause and how to treat it. In addition to this blood test, your provider may request the following to help diagnose your condition: Urinalysis. …

You can usually tell if your child has croup based on their signs and symptoms. The most common symptoms are a barking cough and stridor. This condition is especially widespread in the fall and winter months. If your child’s condition is severe, a healthcare provider may order X-rays and laboratory tests, but this is rare.

There’s no treatment for SIDS. But your baby’s pediatrician or other health care professional can talk with you about any risks your baby may have. And there are ways to help your baby sleep safely. For the first year, always place your baby to sleep on the back. Use a firm, flat mattress and avoid fluffy pads and blankets. Remove all …

If you’re being evaluated for this kind of tumor, your healthcare provider may ask about your medical history, including your physical development. If your child is being evaluated, their healthcare provider may ask about their physical development, cognitive development, vision and whether they seem unusually thirsty or have to pee often. What tests do healthcare providers do to diagnose craniopharyngiomas? …

If you have severe or unusual menstrual cramps or cramps that last for more than three days, contact a healthcare provider. Both primary and secondary menstrual cramps are treatable, so it’s important to get checked. First, your healthcare provider will ask you to describe your symptoms and menstrual cycles. They’ll perform a pelvic exam by placing gloved fingers into your vagina. During …