Turner Syndrome

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Healthcare providers may diagnose Turner syndrome at any stage of a child’s development after birth. Sometimes, they can detect the condition before birth with the following tests: Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT): This is a screening blood test for the pregnant parent. It checks for signs that show an increased chance of a chromosomal issue with the fetus. Not every pregnant …

Tuberous Sclerosis

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Experts divide the signs and symptoms into two categories: major and minor features. A confirmed diagnosis of TSC requires two or more major features. Because symptoms may appear over time, a healthcare provider can classify your diagnosis as “possible TSC” if you have only one major feature or at least two minor features. Major features At least three ash leaf …

Truncus Arteriosus

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How is truncus arteriosus diagnosed? A prenatal ultrasound that takes place during pregnancy sometimes detects this heart defect. If an ultrasound indicates a potential problem, you may get a fetal echocardiogram. This type of ultrasound produces images of the fetal heart. After your baby is born, a healthcare provider may use an echocardiogram to diagnose truncus arteriosus.

Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation

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Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and order tests as needed to diagnose this condition. During a physical exam, your provider will use a stethoscope to listen to your heart and breathing. A heart murmur is sometimes detectable during an exam. Your provider may also feel your neck and belly (near your liver). Feeling a strong pulse in either place …

Tricuspid Valve Disease

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To diagnose tricuspid valve disease, a healthcare provider will conduct a physical exam, which will involve: Asking you about your symptoms. Discussing your health history and medications. Feeling the veins in your neck. Listening to your heart with a stethoscope. Taking your blood pressure. If they suspect that you have a heart condition, they may refer you to a cardiologist or order some tests: …

Tricuspid Atresia

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Healthcare providers can diagnose tricuspid atresia before or after your baby’s birth. Ultrasound allows them to make a diagnosis before birth. After your child is born, their provider can sometimes hear a heart murmur through their stethoscope. What tests will be done to diagnose tricuspid atresia? Healthcare providers usually diagnose tricuspid atresia with an echocardiogram. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound that uses …

Trichomoniasis

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Your healthcare provider may perform the following tests to diagnose trich: Physical exam: Your provider will examine your genitals and discuss any symptoms you’re having. For people AFAB, it may include a pelvic exam. Often, your provider will get a sample of your discharge using a cotton swab during this exam. Your provider may notice your cervix looks like a strawberry. A …

Trichinosis

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Your healthcare provider might decide you have trichinosis on the basis of: Signs and symptoms. Finding out that you’ve eaten meat that may contain larvae. Blood tests that show high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Antibodies to Trichinella don’t show up at first, but your provider might order blood tests later that will find the antibodies and confirm the …

Transverse Myelitis

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If you’re experiencing symptoms of transverse myelitis (TM), your healthcare provider will review your medical history and perform a physical examination. If this review suggests a problem with your spinal cord, they’ll order further tests to: Eliminate the possibility that something other than inflammation is affecting your spinal cord, such as a spinal tumor, herniated disc or compression caused by an abscess. Confirm the …

Transposition of the Great Arteries

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Your healthcare provider may diagnose transposition of the great vessels during pregnancy. Prenatal tests check for congenital conditions. If your provider notices a concern during a prenatal ultrasound, they may recommend a fetal echocardiogram. This noninvasive test is a detailed ultrasound. It can confirm a d-TGA diagnosis. If providers don’t diagnose d-TGA during your pregnancy, they typically diagnose it within your …