A healthcare provider will begin with a thorough physical examination, then follow up with X-rays to look at your child’s bones. X-rays can show evidence of Perthes syndrome, as well as the stage and severity of the disease. In some cases, they might order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) to see certain features in more detail.
Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Even if you aren’t having symptoms of LVH, your healthcare provider may find it during a routine heart screening. Tests used to diagnose left ventricular hypertrophy include: Echocardiogram (echo test). Electrocardiogram (EKG). MRI.
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
If test results show abnormal cells in your lobules, your healthcare provider may order another biopsy to find and remove any other abnormal cells. A pathologist will examine abnormal cells under a microscope to identify the type of LCIS that you have.
Lactose Intolerance
You might suspect you’re lactose intolerant if you notice a pattern of gastrointestinal symptoms after you eat dairy products. However, many people with lactase deficiency can tolerate some lactose, sometimes. If you’re not sure whether lactose is affecting you, visit a healthcare provider. How do you test for lactose intolerance? Healthcare providers have several ways of testing for lactose intolerance. …
Knee Pain
During the physical exam, your doctor is likely to: Inspect your knee for swelling, pain, tenderness, warmth and visible bruising Check to see how far you can move your lower leg in different directions Push on or pull the joint to evaluate the integrity of the structures in your knee Imaging tests In some cases, your doctor might suggest tests …
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
Healthcare providers initially diagnose KTS based on the physical signs. You may get a KTS diagnosis if you have issues in two of these three areas: capillaries, veins or limbs. Because many KTS symptoms are present at birth, your baby may receive a diagnosis of KTS before leaving the hospital. What tests will be done to diagnose Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome? Tests …
Klinefelter Syndrome
Healthcare providers may diagnose Klinefelter syndrome during: Fetal development. Providers don’t often test fetuses for Klinefelter syndrome. If they detect the condition, it usually happens when running genetic tests (like chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis) for other reasons. Childhood or adolescence. A provider may recommend testing if they notice atypical growth or development (related to puberty) during these years. Adulthood. Your provider may test …
Mononucleosis
Your healthcare provider will assess your symptoms to make a diagnosis. They’ll especially check for swollen lymph nodes in your neck and signs of an enlarged spleen or liver. Blood tests detect antibodies that your body makes to fight the Epstein-Barr virus. Your provider may also check for a high number of white blood cells (lymphocytes) that indicate infection.
Kidney Stones
Healthcare providers use imaging, blood and urine (pee) tests to diagnose kidney stones. If your provider suspects you have a kidney stone based on your symptoms and physical exam, you may need one or more of these tests: Urine test. A provider can test your pee for blood, stone-forming crystals and signs of infection. Imaging. X-rays, CT scans (computed tomography scans) and ultrasound can help …