A healthcare provider will diagnose nocturnal enuresis after a physical exam and taking a complete medical history. Your provider may offer tests, like a urine test, a blood test or an imaging test, to determine if an underlying medical condition caused bedwetting. If your provider suspects that emotional or psychological factors caused nocturnal enuresis, they may recommend you speak with …
You may see a wound specialist for diagnosis and treatment. Healthcare providers diagnose and stage bedsores based on their appearance. Your provider will photograph the sore to monitor wound healing. You may get certain tests to check for infections, such as: Biopsies. Blood cultures and tests. X-rays or MRIs.
A visual examination of the bites on your skin gives your healthcare provider proof of a bite, but the bites may look similar to other bug bites. You can confirm the diagnosis by locating and identifying a bed bug in your sleeping environment.
There aren’t any medical tests that can diagnose BDD. A mental health provider (such as a psychologist or psychiatrist) can diagnose BDD by talking to you about your symptoms, thinking and behavior patterns, lifestyle and more. Diagnosing BDD involves using screening tools — specially designed questionnaires or checklists — that help determine if you fit the criteria for this condition. …
Depending on the appearance of the skin lesion, your healthcare provider might immediately suspect a basal cell carcinoma diagnosis. To confirm the diagnosis, your provider will complete a physical exam and ask you questions about your symptoms, including: When did the lump or lesion appear on your skin? Did the lesion change in size? Does the lesion look different today …
A gastroenterologist, a specialist in gastrointestinal diseases, usually diagnoses Barrett’s esophagus. They’ll look inside your esophagus for evidence of the tissue changes and take small tissue samples to confirm them (biopsies). They’ll do this in a procedure called an endoscopy. This means putting a tiny camera on a long tube down your throat to examine your esophagus, while you’re under sedation. What …
Healthcare providers diagnose mitral valve disease through a physical exam and tests. A provider can learn a lot by listening to your heart with a stethoscope. If you have mitral valve prolapse, your provider will hear a clicking sound followed by a murmur. “Click-murmur syndrome” is another name for mitral valve prolapse because of its distinctive sound. During your exam, your provider will also discuss …
Folliculitis is usually diagnosed during a physical exam with your healthcare provider. This can be done during an appointment and in most cases, you do not need to see a skincare specialist. Your primary care physician is usually able to diagnose folliculitis and provide a treatment plan. In certain, severe or persistent cases, an appointment with a dermatologist is recommended. Your healthcare …
Your doctor will start by reviewing your medical history and conducting a physical and neurological examination. To determine if your symptoms are caused by problems in the balance function in your inner ear, your doctor is likely to recommend tests. They might include: Hearing tests. Difficulties with hearing are frequently associated with balance problems. Posturography test. Wearing a safety harness, you try …