Usually, your healthcare provider can diagnose yellow nail syndrome based on your symptoms. You may also have: Pulmonary function tests to assess your lung health. Nail tests to rule out other nail conditions, such as an infection. Yellow nails could point to many conditions, such as a fungal infection or psoriasis. But if you have yellow nails along with respiratory symptoms, your healthcare provider might …
If you get stung, you’ll know. But you might not know what type of sting you have, especially if you didn’t see it happen. Chances are, you probably don’t need to know what type of insect stung you to get appropriate treatment. But if you have a severe allergic reaction, it’s important to learn this information in case you get …
If you’ve been to any area that has yellow fever and you develop any symptoms, you should see your healthcare provider immediately. In addition to asking you about your symptoms and the places that you’ve visited, your provider will order tests to find out if the virus is in your blood.
Your healthcare provider diagnoses a vaginal yeast infection. You’ll need to go in for an appointment and discuss your symptoms. Your provider may need to take a sample of discharge from your vagina to confirm a yeast infection. The combination of your symptoms and the discharge sample will tell your healthcare provider what type of yeast infection you have and …
Your healthcare provider will perform a physical examination to diagnose a yeast infection under your breasts. They may be able to diagnose a yeast infection by looking at the skin under your breasts. If you have a bright red rash, your provider may be able to tell it’s a yeast infection. Your healthcare provider may want to collect a sample of the …
Your healthcare provider can diagnose a yeast infection on your face or lips through a physical examination. They will ask you about your symptoms and look at your face, lips and mouth. They may be able to diagnose a yeast infection by looking at the skin on your face. Your healthcare provider may want to get a sample of the rash …
Your baby’s healthcare provider will visually examine the affected area to begin the diagnosis. They will ask questions about your baby’s symptoms, including duration and severity, along with questions about any medications that you or your baby might be taking that could disrupt the balance of yeast in your baby’s body. Occasionally they will swab the rash with sterile cotton …
A healthcare provider diagnoses yaws by looking at your skin and asking about your health history. They may also test samples of the sores or your blood for T. pallidum. Under a microscope, the bacteria that cause yaws and the bacteria that cause syphilis look the same. The only way to know the difference is by your symptoms.
A healthcare provider usually notices the facial features of ZS right after birth. The following tests confirm the diagnosis: Blood and urine tests: High levels of certain substances in the blood or urine, such as fat molecules, indicate ZS. Imaging tests: An ultrasound checks the size and function of the liver, kidneys and other organs. A brain MRI is also done during the diagnostic process. Genetic …
A healthcare provider diagnoses Zika by looking for signs of the virus in your blood or pee (urine). Your provider will usually only test for Zika if you’ve been to a place with risk for Zika and you have symptoms. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and recent travel to determine whether they’ll test for Zika.