Spontaneous coronary artery dissection can be challenging to diagnose. If you have chest pain or other signs of a heart attack, your provider may perform these tests to check for a SCAD: Enzyme marker test to check for elevated levels of cardiac enzymes that can indicate a heart attack. Angiogram to view moving 3D images of blood flow to your heart. This …

Make an appointment with your healthcare provider if you think you (or your child) have scabies. Your provider can often diagnose scabies by just looking at your skin. Your healthcare provider may also apply mineral oil to the rash and use a scalpel to get a small sample of skin (scraping). They examine the sample under a microscope to look …

The symptoms of SIBO overlap with many other gastrointestinal conditions, some of which you may already have. So when you seek a medical diagnosis, SIBO might not be the first thing your healthcare provider suspects. But if your symptoms and medical history suggest SIBO, your healthcare provider may suggest a breath test to verify it. This simple, noninvasive SIBO test measures hydrogen …

Your healthcare provider will begin with a thorough history and physical examination. They may perform special tests on a tissue sample obtained from a biopsy to diagnose the exact type of sarcoma you have. They may use any of the following tests when making a diagnosis: X-ray: X-rays use small amounts of radiation to take pictures of bones and soft tissues inside …

Sarcoidosis is usually diagnosed with a combination of a physical exam, imaging (such as a chest X-ray) and biopsy of suspected granulomas. Because sarcoidosis can look like other conditions, your healthcare provider may perform additional tests to rule out other illnesses. What tests are used to diagnose sarcoidosis? Imaging tests and biopsies are the most common ways to diagnose sarcoidosis, but your …

Salmonella infection is usually diagnosed based on signs and symptoms. Salmonella infection can be detected by testing a stool sample. However, most people have recovered from their symptoms by the time the test results return. If your health care provider suspects that you have a salmonella infection in your bloodstream, testing a sample of your blood for the bacteria may …

Salivary gland tumor diagnosis often begins with a physical exam of the area by a healthcare professional. Imaging tests and a biopsy may be used to find the location of the tumor and determine what type of cells are involved. Physical exam A healthcare professional feels the jaw, neck and throat for lumps or swelling. Imaging tests Imaging tests make …

If you have symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), don’t try to diagnose yourself. See your healthcare provider for a thorough evaluation. You may have another reason for your depression. Many times, seasonal affective disorder is part of a more complex mental health condition. Your provider may refer you to a psychiatrist or psychologist. These mental health professionals will ask you about your …

A healthcare provider will diagnose sacroiliitis with a physical exam and some imaging tests. They’ll examine your back, hips and legs. Tell your provider when you first noticed pain or other symptoms and if certain activities make the pain worse. Talk to your provider about other health conditions or issues you have. This can help them determine what’s causing the …