A healthcare provider, like a neurologist (a doctor specializing in the brain and nerves), will diagnose Huntington’s disease after performing a physical exam and a neurological exam. They’ll look for symptoms of the condition that affect your movements, like twitches and jerking, as well as problems with your balance, reflexes and coordination. Your neurologist will also want to know if anyone else in your biological …

Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and medical history. They’ll likely perform a physical exam and a neurological exam. If they suspect a tumor, they’ll order an imaging test, such as an X-ray, computed tomography (CT) scan or MRI scan. Your provider will likely refer you to a bone cancer specialist for a second opinion and confirmation of the diagnosis. You may need …

A healthcare provider will ask questions about your symptoms, including: When you first noticed them. If they’ve gotten worse. How they’ve affected your daily life. They’ll do a physical examination and may order imaging tests or a biopsy. Imaging tests To diagnose chondrosarcomas, healthcare providers may order the following imaging tests: X-ray. Computed tomography (CT) scan. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Positron …

Healthcare providers diagnose cholera by testing a stool (poop) sample for V. cholerae. Your provider may also get blood tests done.

It’s often found by accident while testing for something else. Up to 50% of people may not have any symptoms at the time of diagnosis. Early signs of the disease may show up on a blood test or imaging test. Images of bile ducts with PSC show certain distinctive features. A blood test may show high levels of alkaline phosphatase or certain …

The most common test for chlamydia is called a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT). Your provider takes a sample of fluid by doing a vaginal/cervical swab or collecting a urine sample. Then, they send the sample off to a lab to check for the bacteria that causes chlamydia. Your provider may do the test in an office, or they may ask you …

Pediatricians typically diagnose overweight and obesity at well-child checks. They use BMI-for-age growth charts to measure size and growth patterns in children. A high BMI may be a sign of high body fat. BMI doesn’t measure body fat directly. But it alerts your child’s provider that your child may need more tests to see if excess body fat is an issue. BMI percentile …

Identifying abuse or neglect can be difficult. It requires careful evaluation of the situation, including checking for physical and behavioral signs. Factors that may be considered in determining child abuse include: Physical exam, including evaluating injuries or signs and symptoms of suspected abuse or neglect Lab tests, X-rays or other tests Information about the child’s medical and developmental history Description …