As movement disorders are often complex and mimic other conditions, your healthcare team will likely perform multiple tests to make a diagnosis. They’ll first start with a detailed history, physical exam and a neurological exam. Based on your symptoms, they may order any of these tests: Blood tests to help diagnose certain kinds of movement disorders or rule out other causes. Electromyography (EMG) to assess …

Your health care provider will likely be able to diagnose mosquito bites simply by looking at them and talking with you about your recent activities. The inflamed, itchy, painful swelling referred to as skeeter syndrome is sometimes mistaken for a bacterial infection. Skeeter syndrome is the result of an allergic reaction to proteins in mosquito saliva. There’s no simple blood …

A healthcare provider will diagnose a Morton’s neuroma with a physical exam. You might need to visit a podiatrist, a healthcare provider who specializes in caring for your feet. Your provider will examine your feet. Tell your provider when you first noticed symptoms and if any activities or positions make them worse. Your provider will put light pressure on the …

Tell your obstetrician if you feel symptoms of morning sickness. If they suspect hyperemesis gravidarum, they may order urine (pee) or blood tests.

If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of a mood disorder, a healthcare provider may perform a physical examination to rule out physiological causes for symptoms, such as thyroid disease, other illnesses or a vitamin deficiency. Your provider will ask about your medical history, any medications you’re taking and whether you or any family members have been diagnosed with a …

A healthcare provider will diagnose the molluscum contagiosum infection after performing a physical exam and asking questions to understand more about your symptoms. Your provider will also take a complete medical history. The appearance of the bump(s) or papule(s) on your skin will lead to a diagnosis. A skin biopsy can help confirm a diagnosis, where your provider will remove a small sample of …

The skin is the largest organ in the human body and one of the few organs you can see. Being proactive about preventing skin cancer is important for your health. This is especially true if: You have fair skin. You have many moles on your body. Your immediate family members have many moles, atypical moles, or a history of skin cancer. …

A healthcare provider will diagnose MOGAD after a physical exam, neurological exam and testing. They’ll learn more about your symptoms and medical history during the exam. Tests look for identifying markers of MOGAD like: Increased white blood cell counts (which happen during inflammation). Brain or spinal cord lesions. Oligoclonal bands (groupings of antibodies), which are commonly absent in MOGAD but present in other diseases. …

A diagnosis can be difficult to make because the three conditions (SLE, scleroderma and polymyositis) that can be seen in MCTD usually occur one after the other over a long period of time, rather than at the same time. It may take several years to make an accurate diagnosis of MCTD. There are four features that point to MCTD rather …