It can be difficult for healthcare providers to efficiently diagnose PSP. They often mistake it for Parkinson’s disease, especially in the early stages. There’s no single test that can diagnose PSP. Providers usually diagnose PSP based on your symptoms and with imaging tests to take pictures of your brain. If your healthcare provider suspects you have PSP, they’ll likely recommend …

A healthcare provider will begin by asking you about your symptoms, then physically examine your rectum for signs of proctitis (digital rectal exam and anoscopy). If proctitis appears likely, they’ll ask you further questions to help get an idea of what might have caused it or what type it is. They might ask: What medications you’ve taken lately. Whether you have a …

Your healthcare provider will diagnose PIDD based on your personal and family medical history, a physical examination and laboratory testing. To confirm your diagnosis, your provider may order tests that include: Blood tests to identify specific immune system abnormalities. Genetic tests to find mutations on genes. Flow cytometry, which uses a special laser to examine samples of immune system cells. In addition, all U.S. …

Your healthcare provider will ask about your medical history and symptoms and physically examine you. Then they’ll test a sample of your blood for evidence of PBC. They look for particular antibodies in your blood that are associated with PBC, especially one called antimitochondrial antibody (AMA). They also look for elevated liver enzymes that indicate liver stress, especially alkaline phosphatase. If your test results are …

Your healthcare provider diagnoses preterm labor by examining your cervix. If your cervix is effaced (thinned) and dilated (open), you may be in preterm labor. In addition to a pelvic exam, your provider may perform the following: Ultrasound: An ultrasound can help determine the size of the fetus and its position in your uterus and check for problems with the …

Doctors generally base a diagnosis of prescription drug abuse on medical history and answers to other questions. In some cases, certain signs and symptoms also provide clues. Blood or urine tests can detect many types of drugs. These tests can also help track the progress of a person who’s getting treatment.

An eye care specialist can diagnose presbyopia with an eye exam. An important part of this exam is a refraction assessment to measure how well you see objects at specific distances. This assessment tells your provider whether you have presbyopia and/or astigmatism and also whether you’re nearsighted or farsighted.

Your healthcare provider will ask you about what symptoms you have, when you have them and how they impact your life. It’s common to experience an unpleasant symptom or two on occasion before your period, but this isn’t the same as PMS. For a PMS diagnosis, your provider will confirm that you have at least one symptom associated with PMS …

Your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and a pelvic exam. They’ll also ask you about your health history. Knowing about your typical menstrual cycle, previous pregnancies or use of birth control is helpful to your provider in diagnosing POI. Next, they will likely order blood tests to measure levels of certain hormones in your body. These include follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), estrogen …

If you have frequent premature ejaculations or if premature ejaculation is causing you anxiety or depression and affecting your relationship, make an appointment to see a urologist. Your urologist will begin an exam by asking about your sexual experiences. They may ask: How long have you had this problem? Under what circumstances has it happened? How often does it happen? Does …