Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis Doctors start with a few steps to figure out if someone has a peptic ulcer—this could mean a gastric ulcer, a duodenal ulcer, or sometimes…

Diagnosis A healthcare provider checks your ear canal and eardrum with an otoscope. This tool lets them spot earwax blockage, cerumen impaction, infection, or even damage….

Diagnosis Doctors usually start diagnosing pancreatitis by asking about symptoms like abdominal pain, vomiting, jaundice, or weight loss. They’ll do a physical exam to check for…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start diagnosing restless legs syndrome (RLS), also called Willis-Ekbom disease, by asking patients about their symptoms. Most people describe an urge to move…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by asking about your health history, medications, and then do a physical exam. They often order blood tests to check for electrolyte…

Diagnosis Examining Brain and Nerve Health Doctors start by asking how the head injury happened and listen to what symptoms you describe. They also check for…

Diagnosis Diagnosing gout often begins with a close look at your symptoms and the appearance of the affected joint. Sudden pain, swelling, redness, and warmth—usually around…

Diagnosis When you see a health provider about sinus symptoms, they’ll look for things like nasal congestion, facial pain, headache, fever, and thick nasal discharge. They…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by checking the skin and asking about symptoms like burning, itching, or redness. If the rash seems odd or just won’t clear…

Diagnosis Doctors check your scalp for flaking, redness, oily patches, or itching. They also look at places like your eyebrows, beard, or behind your ears for…