Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Diagnosing lupus nephritis usually involves several steps. The goal is to understand how much the kidneys are affected and what type of treatment will help…

Diagnosis Doctors usually check for placental abruption if a pregnant person experiences sudden vaginal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, or frequent uterine contractions. They may perform a…

Diagnosis A doctor starts by looking at signs such as fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes (buboes), and pneumonia when making a diagnosis of plague. Exposure history…

Cholera is a serious illness caused by bacteria that affects the digestive system. It spreads most often through water or food that has been contaminated. Many…

Diagnosis The process of identifying delayed sleep phase syndrome often starts with a review of a person’s family and medical background. Doctors also perform a physical…

Diagnosis Obesity diagnosis starts with a review of personal health history. Health care providers ask about past weight trends, previous attempts to lose weight, regular physical…

Mesenteric lymphadenitis occurs when the lymph nodes in the tissue that connects the intestines to the abdomen swell. Infections or inflammation in the belly area often…

Diagnosis Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is often discovered during emergency hospital visits when patients report chest pain or symptoms similar to acute coronary syndrome. Health…

Diagnosis Finding CAH Before Birth Special procedures can check if an unborn baby is at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Two main tests help identify the…

Diagnosis Doctors diagnose systemic mastocytosis by carefully evaluating a person’s medical history and physical symptoms. They often order laboratory tests to check for high levels of…