- 21. Tapeworm infection
- (Tapeworm infection)
- ... of these antibodies indicates tapeworm infestation. Imaging exam. Certain types of imaging, such as CT or MRI scans, X-rays or ultrasounds of cysts, may suggest invasive tapeworm infection. ...
- 22. Ruptured spleen
- (Ruptured spleen )
- ... such as blood transfusions, if necessary. Your doctor may recommend periodic follow-up CT scans to ensure that your spleen has healed. Surgery to repair or remove the spleen Surgery for a ruptured ...
- 23. Tinnitus
- (Tinnitus)
- ... CT or MRI scans. The sounds you hear can help your doctor identify a possible underlying cause. Clicking. Muscle contractions around your ear can cause sharp clicking sounds you hear in bursts. ...
- 24. Broken ribs
- (Broken ribs)
- ... bone is merely cracked. X-rays are also useful in diagnosing a collapsed lung. Computerized tomography (CT). CT scans can often uncover rib fractures that X-rays might miss. Injuries to soft tissues ...
- 25. Rett syndrome
- (Rett syndrome)
- ... tests Tests to measure the speed of impulses through a nerve (nerve conduction studies) Imaging tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scans Hearing tests ...
- 26. Retinoblastoma
- (Retinoblastoma)
- ... exam, the doctor may recommend using anesthetics to keep your child still. Imaging tests. Scans and other imaging tests can help your child's doctor determine whether retinoblastoma has grown to ...
- 27. Kidney cancer
- (Kidney cancer)
- ... staging Once your doctor diagnoses kidney cancer, the next step is to determine the extent, or stage, of the cancer. Staging tests for kidney cancer may include additional CT scans or other imaging ...
- 28. Recurrent breast cancer
- (Recurrent breast cancer)
- ... your situation with your doctor. Computerized tomography (CT). A CT scan is a type of computerized X-ray that provides more-detailed pictures than do ordinary X-rays. CT scans of your chest, abdomen, ...
- 29. Colon cancer
- (Colon cancer)
- ... imaging procedures such as abdominal and chest CT scans. In many cases, the stage of your cancer may not be determined until after colon cancer surgery. The stages of colon cancer are: Stage I. Your ...
- 30. Vocal cord paralysis
- (Vocal cord paralysis)
- ... it doesn't usually provide information that might change the course of treatment. Blood tests and scans. Because a number of diseases may cause a nerve to be injured, you may need additional tests ...
- 31. Vesicoureteral reflux
- (Vesicoureteral reflux)
- ... — and occasional radiographic scans of the bladder and kidneys to determine if your child has outgrown vesicoureteral reflux. Surgery Surgery for vesicoureteral reflux repairs the defect in the functional ...
- 32. Pulmonary embolism
- (Pulmonary embolism)
- ... flow of blood to your lungs. This test is less reliable if you're a smoker. Spiral (helical) computerized tomography (CT) scan. Regular CT scans take X-rays from many different angles and then combine ...
- 33. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be used to diagnose esophageal varices. These tests also allow your doctor to examine your liver and circulation in the portal vein. The primary ...
- 34. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... spread. Imaging tests may include X-rays, computerized tomography (CT) scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or positron emission tomography (PET). Tiny cameras to see inside your body. Procedures ...
- 35. Why do People Need Dental Implants?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... – he or she has to make sure that aside from fitting properly, they will not harm any existing nerves. They can take several pictures, dental x-rays and even CT Scans. There are also special 3D imaging ...
- 36. Wrist pain
- (Wrist pain)
- ... bone fractures, as well as evidence of osteoarthritis. Computerized tomography (CT) scan. CT scans can provide more-detailed views of the bones in your wrist. A CT scan takes X-rays from several ...
- 37. Broken wrist/broken hand
- (Broken wrist/broken hand )
- ... Imaging scans are crucial to the diagnosis of a broken wrist or broken hand. X-rays Using low levels of radiation, X-rays are a good tool to visualize bone. But X-rays sometimes have problems revealing ...
- 38. Wilson's disease
- (Wilson's disease)
- ... Your doctor may also use urine tests to measure the amount of copper excreted in your urine in a 24-hour period. Brain scans. If you have signs and symptoms that indicate Wilson's disease is affecting ...
- 39. Whiplash
- (Whiplash)
- ... more-detailed images of bone and soft tissues. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Using radio waves and a strong magnetic field, MRI scans are particularly good at detecting soft tissue injuries, ...
- 40. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... rotates around your body and collects images of your heart and chest. Some walk-in clinics may advertise heart scans that look for calcium buildup in your arteries, which may show you're at risk of having ...
