Treatment and Diagnosis

Diagnosis A healthcare provider usually starts by checking a person’s symptoms and asking about their health history. If someone uses insulin or other drugs that lower…

Diagnosis You can usually spot bags under your eyes without any fancy tests.A doctor might check the area, looking for puffiness, dark circles, or signs of…

Diagnosis Doctors usually check your eyelid for signs like a red lump, swelling, or tenderness. They use magnifiers and lights to get a better look at…

Diagnosis Doctors check for discoloration, thickening, or changes in the shape of your nail. They might collect nail clippings or scrape under the nail bed to…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start by checking the toe for pain, swelling, redness, bleeding, or signs of infection. They focus on the nail, nail fold, and surrounding…

Diagnosis Medical Exams and Assessments Doctors usually start by checking muscle strength, reflexes, and sensation in your legs and feet. They might ask you to walk…

Shoulder injuries are common in sports, and they can seriously mess with an athlete’s ability to do everyday things. The shoulder has a group of muscles…

Diagnosis Doctors usually start diagnosing allergic contact dermatitis by asking about your symptoms and what might have triggered them. They’ll want to know if you’ve tried…

Diagnosis Doctors look for symptoms like nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and signs of dehydration. If they suspect hyperemesis gravidarum—a more severe form of morning sickness—they’ll check…

Diagnosis Scans and Imaging Doctors use a few different scans when someone comes in with knee pain, swelling, or a weird popping or clicking. X-rays won’t…