Plantar Fasciitis

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A healthcare provider will diagnose plantar fasciitis with a physical exam. They’ll ask you about your symptoms and look at your foot. They might lightly press on your plantar fascia to feel for inflammation and check your level of pain. Tell your provider about the pain you’re experiencing in your daily routine. Tell them where on your foot it hurts …

Heat Rash

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A healthcare provider will diagnose your heat rash after examining the rash on your skin and asking you questions about your symptoms, especially how long you’ve had symptoms and if any events might trigger the rash, like strenuous physical activity or living in a humid environment. There aren’t any tests to diagnose a heat rash.

Heat Exhaustion

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Paramedics or other emergency services personnel may be the first providers you speak with. They’ll talk to you about your symptoms and check your vital signs. Depending on your condition, they may take you to a hospital for further evaluation and treatment.

Heartburn

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Heartburn is a feeling that you’ll describe to your healthcare provider. Most providers will recognize heartburn by its description. They may not need to investigate if it’s occasional or mild. But if they suspect you have a chronic condition, they might want to take a look at your esophagus for signs of damage. They may refer you to a gastroenterologist, a …

Heart Palpitations

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A healthcare provider will listen to your heart and lungs. They’ll also review your: Medical history. Symptoms. Diet. Medications and herbal products you take. It’s helpful to let a provider know the details of your heart palpitations, such as: When and how often they happen. How long they last. How you feel when they happen. What you’re doing when they …

Heart Murmurs

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A healthcare provider can diagnose a heart murmur by listening to your heart. A murmur makes an abnormal swishing sound. Your provider listens to your heart with a stethoscope from different places on your chest and back. They listen for certain things in your heartbeat: Lub-dub sound instead of swishing. Pitch. Rhythm. Timing. Volume. Your healthcare provider may ask you …

Heart Attack

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Healthcare providers usually diagnose heart attacks in an emergency room setting. If you have heart attack symptoms, you should undergo a physical examination. A provider will check your pulse, blood oxygen levels and blood pressure and listen to your heart and lung sounds. They’ll also ask you about the symptoms you experienced. They might ask someone who was with you to describe what happened. What tests …

Hearing Loss

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Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and do a physical exam. They’ll check for signs of infection or other issues that could cause hearing loss. They may do a CT scan (computed tomography scan) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) if you hurt your ear or they think you may have a tumor. Your provider may refer you to an audiologist (or you may contact …

Illness Anxiety Disorder

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To diagnose illness anxiety disorder, healthcare providers refer to the criteria listed in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders, 5th edition (often known simply as the DSM-5. Your provider may make a diagnosis or they may refer you to a behavioral health specialist, like a psychologist or psychiatrist. The six criteria for illness anxiety disorder include: Frequent or …

Headaches in Children

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In order to evaluate and diagnose the headaches, your healthcare provider will need to perform a physical examination. They’ll check for things like: Fever. High blood pressure. Muscle weakness. Balance problems. Vision problems. They’ll also interview you and your child. It’s helpful to keep a diary of your child’s experiences leading up to your appointment. This can help with the …