Tests and Procedures

Overview Doctors commonly use cortisone shots to control pain and reduce swelling in joints and other body areas. These injections often combine a corticosteroid, which acts…

Overview A CT scan, or computed tomography scan, is a medical imaging test that uses X-rays along with computers to generate cross-sectional pictures of the body….

What To Know About LASIK LASIK (Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis) serves as a widely used form of vision correction surgery. This procedure uses a precise laser…

Overview A colonoscopy is a common procedure in gastroenterology that helps doctors check the colon and rectum for unusual changes, such as swelling, irritated areas, polyps,…

Overview Circumcision is a surgical procedure that removes the foreskin covering the end of the penis. Doctors commonly perform this procedure on male newborns in some…

Overview The A1c test, also known as HbA1c or sugar-coated hemoglobin test, is an important tool in tracking long-term blood sugar levels. Doctors widely use this…