Meniere’s Disease

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Otolaryngologists (ENTs) diagnose Ménière’s disease. During your visit, your provider will perform a physical exam and neurological exam and ask about your symptoms. They may ask if you have regular episodes of vertigo and hearing loss. If you do, they’ll ask about how severe they are and how long they last. They may do tests to rule out other potential conditions to confirm you have …

Medulloblastoma

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Your healthcare provider will talk with you about symptoms and review your medical history in detail. If they suspect medulloblastoma, they’ll order tests to confirm your diagnosis. What tests will be done to diagnose medulloblastoma? There are a few different tests that can help your healthcare provider make a diagnosis. These assessments may include: A neurological examination. Your healthcare provider will …

Medication Overuse Headaches

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Your health care provider can usually diagnose medication overuse headaches based on your history of headaches and regular use of medicine. Testing usually isn’t necessary.

Shin Splints

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Healthcare providers diagnose shin splints by learning your medical history and doing a physical exam. Your provider will look at how you walk and examine your lower leg, ankle and foot. A complete exam will involve moving your ankle and foot around and feeling for tenderness along the bone. Standing on the painful leg or hopping on that leg may …

Measles

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A healthcare provider will usually be able to diagnose measles with a good history and physical exam and looking at the rash. However, they may order laboratory tests to find the virus in samples of: Blood. Secretions from your nose and throat. Urine (pee).

Myelodysplastic Syndromes

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A physical exam, medical history and tests might be used if your doctor suspects that you have a myelodysplastic syndrome. Tests might include: Blood tests. Your doctor might order blood tests to determine the number of red cells, white cells and platelets and look for unusual changes in the size, shape and appearance of various blood cells. Removing bone marrow for …

Muscular Dystrophy

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If you or your child have symptoms of muscular dystrophy, your healthcare provider will likely perform a physical exam, neurological exam and muscle exam. They’ll ask detailed questions about your symptoms and medical history. If they suspect you or your child have muscular dystrophy, they may recommend any of the following diagnostic tests: Creatine kinase blood test: Your muscles release creatine kinase …

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

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Because NAFLD typically causes no symptoms, it is often found when tests done for other reasons point to a liver problem. For example, a blood test done during a yearly exam may show high levels of liver enzymes, which can lead to more testing and a NAFLD diagnosis. Tests done to diagnosis NAFLD, rule out other diseases and see how bad liver damage is include: …

Marfan Syndrome

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Because Marfan syndrome can affect tissue all over your body, a team of healthcare providers may be involved in confirming the diagnosis and developing a treatment plan. First, they’ll take your medical history, conduct a physical exam to look for typical signs or findings associated with Marfan, ask questions about the symptoms you’re experiencing, and gather information about family members …