Ocular Rosacea

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A healthcare provider or eye care specialist will diagnose ocular rosacea with a physical exam and eye exam. They’ll examine your skin and eyes. They might check your vision, too. Tell your provider about all the symptoms you’ve felt, even if they got better before your appointment. Your symptoms, medical history and any triggers you’ve noticed are the only way to diagnose ocular rosacea, …

Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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A healthcare provider will diagnose childhood sleep apnea after learning more about your child’s symptoms and asking questions about their sleep like if they snore. They’ll also perform a physical examination and take a complete medical history. Your healthcare provider may recommend your child visit a sleep specialist. A sleep specialist may conduct the following tests to determine if your child has …

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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A healthcare provider will diagnose OSA after taking your medical history, performing a physical exam and recommending tests. During the exam, your provider will examine your mouth, neck and throat. They’ll also ask you about what symptoms you experience at night and during the daytime. Two tests can help diagnose OSA, including: Overnight sleep study (polysomnogram): This is an overnight test where …

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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There’s no test for OCD. A healthcare provider makes the diagnosis after asking you about your symptoms and medical and mental health history. Providers use criteria explained in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-V) to diagnose OCD. The criteria include: Having obsessions, compulsions or both. The obsessions or compulsions take up a lot of time (more than an …

Obesity

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Your healthcare provider will measure your weight, height and waist circumference at your appointment. They may do body composition tests like a bone density test scan or a bioelectrical impedance analysis. This test measures body composition based on the rate at which an electrical current passes through your body. More importantly, they’ll want to know about your overall health. They’ll ask about: …

Overactive Bladder

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A healthcare provider can diagnose overactive bladder by reviewing your symptoms and conducting a physical examination of the organs around your pelvis and rectum. They may ask you questions such as: What are your symptoms? How long have you had these symptoms? Do you have a family history of overactive bladder? What over-the-counter and prescription drugs do you take? What kinds of …

Norovirus Infection

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A healthcare provider will diagnose norovirus after learning about your symptoms. Testing usually isn’t necessary, but a provider may test a stool sample to confirm your diagnosis. Tests are usually necessary if you have an underlying medical condition that affects the performance of your immune system and your ability to fight infections.  

Noonan Syndrome

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Your healthcare provider may suspect Noonan syndrome after a physical exam and review of your child’s symptoms. Your provider may order genetic tests to confirm a diagnosis and rule out other conditions. Tests may include: Complete blood count (CBC). Chest X-ray. CT scan. Echocardiogram. Electrocardiogram (EKG). Genetic tests. Ultrasound.

Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

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Nonmelanoma skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer. Skin cancer treatment usually involves surgery to remove the cancer cells.

Nightmare Disorder

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There’s no medical test that can diagnose nightmare disorder. Instead, healthcare providers rely on a thorough history of your nightmares and other symptoms to diagnose nightmare disorder. They’ll also ask questions about your medical and mental health history. Some medications can cause nightmares, so your provider may assess your current medications or order drug tests to see if that could be the …