A premature baby in the NICU may need to have many tests. Some tests are ongoing. Other exams may be done only if the NICU staff thinks the baby might have a certain health problem. Tests your premature baby may need include: Breathing and heart rate monitoring. The baby’s breathing and heart rate are tracked constantly. Blood pressure readings are done often too. Fluid input …

A healthcare provider will diagnose Prader-Willi syndrome after a physical exam and genetic tests. A provider will look for physical signs of the condition during the exam and ask you questions about your child’s symptoms, including their eating habits and behavior. If your provider suspects PWS, they’ll run a genetic test, which is a blood test that detects abnormalities due to …

Pouchitis diagnosis begins with reviewing your symptoms and health history. Your healthcare provider will then examine the inside of your pouch. They do this by inserting an endoscope into the pouch — a tiny camera attached to a narrow tube. They’ll look for inflammation and other abnormalities. They can also take a tissue sample (biopsy) through the endoscope and check it for …

There isn’t a diagnostic test for post-vasectomy pain syndrome. Your healthcare provider will evaluate your symptoms and perform a physical examination. You may undergo tests to detect or rule out other conditions that also cause testicular pain. These tests include: Urinalysis, urine culture and semen culture. Imaging tests like an ultrasound. Spermatic cord block (nerve block).

There’s no test to diagnose PTSD. Instead, a healthcare provider makes the diagnosis after asking about your: Symptoms. Medical history. Mental health history. Exposure to trauma. It may be difficult to talk about the trauma. You may want to bring a loved one with you to the appointment for support and to help provide details about your symptoms and behavior …

There aren’t any specific tests that can diagnose post-polio syndrome. Instead, healthcare providers diagnose PPS after performing a physical exam and asking questions about your medical history and symptoms. They must also rule out other conditions that could be causing your symptoms. Your provider may order any of the following tests to help diagnose PPS and rule out other conditions: …

If your healthcare provider suspects you might have postpartum preeclampsia, they might perform the following tests: Blood pressure check. Blood tests to do a platelet count and check the function of your liver and kidneys. Urinalysis to check your urine for protein. Brain scan to look for possible brain damage if you have had a seizure.

Most stomach polyps are discovered during an upper endoscopy (EGD) exam. The gastroenterologist or surgeon conducting the exam will take tissue samples (biopsy) or remove the polyps (polypectomy) for further study. A pathologist will examine them to identify the type and whether they’re cancerous. What do polyps in the stomach indicate? Different types of polyps can mean different things. Depending on what they find, …