A healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms. They’ll ask if you’ve had blood transfusions or use injectable drugs. They’ll do a physical examination to look for signs of liver damage like: Changes in your skin color and the whites of your eyes (sclera). Swelling in your lower legs, ankles or feet. Tenderness or swelling in your abdomen. They may order blood …

A healthcare provider will do a physical examination. They’ll look for signs like an enlarged liver, an enlarged spleen or symptoms of jaundice. They may order liver function tests. These tests check your blood for specific antibodies.

A healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and conduct a physical examination. They’ll also ask you questions, such as: Have you had any recent contact with wild mice or rats? Have you recently camped or stayed in a cabin? Do you live or work in wooded areas? Have you noticed any mouse or rat poop around your home or job …

Most people who get hangovers can diagnose themselves based on their alcohol consumption and symptoms. If you feel sick after consuming alcohol, you most likely have a hangover.

A healthcare provider can diagnose hand, foot and mouth disease by looking at your child’s blisters. Occasionally, they’ll test for the virus by sending throat swab samples, or samples taken from blisters or stool (poop), to a lab. If you know your child has been exposed to the virus, alert their provider before scheduling an exam. To protect the health …

Your healthcare provider may be able to diagnose your hamstring injury based on the symptoms you report. They may test the tenderness and examine the swelling and bruising around your hamstring. Sometimes they may order a magnetic resonance imaging test (MRI). What healthcare providers diagnose hamstring injuries? Your primary healthcare provider can diagnose a hamstring injury, talk to you about how …

To diagnose hammertoe or mallet toe, a health care provider inspects the foot. X-rays can help show the bones and joints of the feet and toes. But they’re not always needed.

Diagnosing TTM involves a combination of a physical exam, where your healthcare provider looks for visible signs of the condition. They’ll also ask questions about your health history, current circumstances and anything else that might have a connection to a medical problem. TTM is a relatively straightforward condition to diagnose, but people with this condition often hide it out of …

If your healthcare provider suspects H. pylori bacteria may be causing a stomach ulcer, they may order one or more of the following tests: A breath test: In this test, you exhale into a bag before and after drinking a solution. The test measures the amount of carbon dioxide released in your breath before and after drinking the solution. A higher level after drinking the …

Dentists typically diagnose periodontitis during routine examinations. During your appointment, they’ll likely: Ask about your symptoms, medical history and smoking history. Examine your gums for signs of inflammation. Take dental X-rays to check for bone loss. Use a periodontal probe, which is like a tiny ruler, to measure areas of bone loss (periodontal pockets) around your teeth.