Pituitary Tumors – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Pituitary tumors can be hard to notice because many do not cause immediate symptoms. Small tumors that do not produce hormones might stay hidden until…
Treatment and Diagnosis
Hyperglycemia in Diabetes – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Checking Blood Sugar at Home People with diabetes or those at risk often check their blood sugar levels at home using a blood glucose meter….
Hip Fracture – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis When someone arrives with hip or groin pain, health professionals look for signs like an unusual leg position or trouble moving the hip. They often…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Health professionals use several steps to find out if a person has generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). These steps help doctors tell GAD apart from other…
Ventricular Tachycardia – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Doctors use several methods to detect ventricular tachycardia (VT) and other abnormal heart rhythms. They start with a physical exam and ask about symptoms like…
Wet Macular Degeneration – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Doctors look for signs of macular degeneration through several steps. They usually start by discussing the patient’s medical background and any family history of age-related…
Female Sexual Dysfunction – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis When a woman reports issues with sexuality or sexual functioning, healthcare professionals follow several steps to make a diagnosis. First, the provider talks with the…
Geographic Tongue – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Doctors or dentists usually identify geographic tongue (also called benign migratory glossitis) by performing a physical exam and asking about symptoms. They look for classic…
Trichomoniasis – Diagnosis and Treatment
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. Vaginitis is a common type of STD. It is an…
Uterine Prolapse – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosis Doctors usually find uterine prolapse or pelvic organ prolapse during a pelvic exam. During the exam, the provider may ask the patient to bear down…