Your healthcare provider will review your medical history, ask about your symptoms and do a physical exam. Your provider may feel your spine, pressing on different areas to see if it causes pain. They’ll likely ask you to bend in different directions to see if certain spine positions bring on symptoms. You’ll also have imaging tests so your provider can “see” …

Spinal tumors sometimes might be overlooked because they’re not common and their symptoms resemble those of more common conditions. For that reason, it’s especially important that your doctor know your complete medical history and perform both general physical and neurological exams. If your doctor suspects a spinal tumor, these tests can help confirm the diagnosis and pinpoint the tumor’s location: …

A healthcare provider will diagnose a spinal AVM after a physical exam, neurological exam and imaging tests. Imaging tests show the size and location of the AVM in relation to your spine. Your provider may use the following imaging tests to find a spinal AVM: Magnetic resonance imaging scan (MRI). Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Myelogram and a computed tomography (CT) scan. In addition, nerve conduction testing and electromyography tests may be an …

Yes. Spina bifida can usually be detected in the fetus, but not always. These tests include: A blood test: Taken during the 16th to 18th week of pregnancy, this screening tests the amount of AFP (alpha-fetoprotein) in the blood. The amount is higher in about 75% to 80% in women who carry a fetus with spina bifida. An ultrasound (sonogram): Problems with the …

Seeing the spider is the best way to confirm both a bite and the type of spider. Otherwise, there isn’t a way to test for a spider bite or determine what bit you. Your healthcare provider may make a diagnosis based on your symptoms. Your provider may also send a sample of fluid from a blister to a lab to …

You may start by seeing your primary care provider. You also may need to see a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist or psychologist. They can diagnose and treat specific phobias. To diagnose a specific phobia, your health care professional or mental health care professional may: Talk with you to see what risk factors you might have. Ask questions …

Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and probably order some laboratory tests to rule out conditions that may be causing your physical symptoms. They’ll also ask you about your health history. If test results show that you don’t have a medical condition or illness or that your medical condition doesn’t match the severity of your symptoms, your healthcare …

Tests for solitary fibrous tumors depend on your symptoms and the tumor location. They may include: An eye exam, including optical coherence tomography (OCT) and visual field testing, to pinpoint the cause of vision problems. Imaging scans like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds and PET scans to find tumors. A biopsy to determine the tumor type and whether it’s cancerous. What are the World Health Organization (WHO) classifications of solitary fibrous tumors? The …

Healthcare providers will ask you about your symptoms. For example, they may ask some of the following questions: When did you first notice a sore or any other change in the area? Has the sore gotten bigger? Does it bleed? Does it hurt? Do you have trouble swallowing? Have you noticed any neck swelling or swollen lymph nodes? Do you …

A healthcare provider will perform a physical examination of your nose, mouth and throat. They’ll also ask you (and maybe even your partner or partners) several questions, including: How often do you snore? What does your snoring sound like? Do you feel rested during the day? Sleep study If your provider thinks you might have a sleep disorder (like sleep apnea), they …