To diagnose mittelschmerz, your doctor will start by asking you questions to get a clear idea of your medical history, especially regarding your menstrual periods. Your doctor may also perform a physical exam, including a pelvic exam, to check for signs of an underlying condition that could be contributing to the pain.

Your primary care provider may detect symptoms of mitral stenosis during a regular checkup and refer you to a specialist. One of the easiest signs of mitral stenosis for a healthcare provider to detect is a heart murmur. Your provider can usually hear a murmur when using a stethoscope to listen to your heart and breathing during a routine physical exam. More severe …

A thorough physical exam is the first step toward a diagnosis. Your healthcare provider will: Ask about your symptoms and medical history. Check your vital signs. Gently feel different areas of your body to look for signs of swelling (edema). Listen to your heart and lungs with a stethoscope. A heart murmur may be a sign of valve disease. Your provider may order tests to get …

Mitral valve disease is diagnosed through a physical exam and tests. Physical exam During the physical exam, your provider will listen to your heart with a stethoscope. Your provider will check to hear certain sounds associated with each form of mitral valve disease. Mitral valve stenosis: A murmur as blood passes through and a snapping sound when your valve opens. …

Your pregnancy care provider will perform an ultrasound test to confirm a miscarriage. These tests check for fetal heartbeat or the presence of a yolk sac (one of the first fetal structures your provider can see on ultrasound). You may also have a blood test to measure human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced by the placenta. A low hCG level can confirm a miscarriage. Finally, …

Confirming a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment can be difficult. Many conditions involve MCI as an early sign. And some of its symptoms are common to many other illnesses. Your healthcare provider will: Ask about your symptoms. Ask about your medical history. Review your current medications. Ask about your biological family history of significant memory problems or dementia. Perform a physical …

Your doctor might diagnose the migraine with aura based on your signs and symptoms, your medical and family history, and a physical exam. If your aura isn’t followed by head pain, your doctor might recommend certain tests to rule out more-serious conditions, such as a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Assessments might include: An eye examination. A thorough eye exam, done by …

A healthcare provider can sometimes diagnose microcephaly before birth by prenatal ultrasound. This diagnosis, with the fetus still in the uterus, happens late in the second trimester or the third trimester. A diagnosis most often happens within 24 hours after your baby is born. A healthcare provider will measure your baby’s head circumference (all the way around). Then, they’ll compare your …

Providers analyze your blood and urine for signs of M protein. They also evaluate other factors to establish the risk MGUS will become cancer or a more serious blood disorder. These risk factors include: The amount of M protein in your blood. The type of M protein in your blood. The amount of free light chains in your blood. Free …

To diagnose myasthenia gravis, your healthcare provider will perform a physical exam and ask detailed questions to learn more about your symptoms and medical history. Testing confirms a diagnosis. It may include: Blood antibody tests: About 85% of people with myasthenia gravis have unusually high levels of acetylcholine receptor antibodies in their blood. Approximately 6% of people diagnosed have muscle-specific kinase (MuSK) antibodies. Imaging …