- 21. Spinal cord injury
- (Spinal cord injury )
- ... injury, emergency diagnostic tests may be needed. These tests may include: X-rays. Medical personnel typically order these tests on people who are suspected of having a spinal cord injury after ...
- 22. Overactive bladder
- (Overactive bladder)
- ... What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms? In a basic diagnostic work-up, your doctor will look for clues that may also indicate contributing factors. The exam will likely include: A ...
- 23. Multiple system atrophy (MSA)
- (Multiple system atrophy (MSA))
- ... that can aid in the diagnostic process is a tilt table test to help determine if you have a problem with blood pressure control. In this procedure, you're placed on a motorized table and strapped in place. ...
- 24. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
- (Mild cognitive impairment (MCI))
- ... blood work or if you need to do anything else to prepare for diagnostic tests. Write down all of your symptoms. Your doctor will want to know details about what's causing your concern about your ...
- 25. Blood in urine (hematuria)
- (Blood in urine (hematuria))
- ... of any pre-appointment restrictions. At the time you make the appointment, be sure to ask if there's anything you need to do in advance to prepare for common diagnostic tests. Write down any symptoms ...
- 26. Intestinal ischemia
- (Intestinal ischemia)
- ... What, if anything, appears to worsen your symptoms? Do you or did you smoke? How much? Have you lost weight? If your doctor suspects intestinal ischemia, you may undergo several diagnostic ...
- 27. Meningitis
- (Meningitis)
- ... that may make you less alert. Don't go to work or school. Your family doctor or pediatrician can diagnose meningitis based on a medical history, a physical exam and certain diagnostic tests. During ...
- 28. Asthma
- (Asthma)
- ... about symptoms (such as how often you have asthma attacks and how bad they are), along with the results of your physical exam and diagnostic tests. Determining your asthma severity helps your doctor ...
- 29. Asbestosis
- (Asbestosis)
- ... be difficult to diagnose because its signs and symptoms are similar to those of many other types of respiratory diseases. A variety of diagnostic tests may be needed to help pinpoint the diagnosis. Imaging ...
- 30. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
- (Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis)
- ... your blood flow is restricted Depending on the results of the physical exam, your doctor may suggest one or more diagnostic tests, including: Blood tests. Lab tests can detect increased levels ...
- 31. Marfan syndrome
- (Marfan syndrome)
- ... of them to be diagnosed with the disorder. Diagnostic tests may include: Echocardiogram. This test is an ultrasound of your heart. It uses sound waves to capture real time images of your heart ...
- 32. Coarctation of the aorta
- (Coarctation of the aorta)
- ... blood flow Diagnostic tests Tests to confirm a diagnosis of coarctation of the aorta include: Chest X-ray. X-rays produce pictures by passing an X-ray beam through your body. A chest X-ray may ...
- 33. Brain aneurysm
- (Brain aneurysm)
- ... the same tests. Diagnostic tests include: Computerized tomography (CT). A CT scan, a specialized X-ray exam, is usually the first test used to determine if you have bleeding in the brain. The test ...
- 34. Transient global amnesia
- (Transient global amnesia)
- ... is an exception, but it can be hard to let go of the fear that you have a tumor or had a stroke. If you need reassurance, ask your doctor to go over the results of your neurological exam and diagnostic ...
- 35. Amnesia
- (Amnesia)
- ... can help determine the extent of memory loss and provide insights about what kind of help the person may need. Imaging tests Diagnostic imaging tests — including MRI, CT scan and electroencephalogram ...
- 36. Thyroid nodules
- (Thyroid nodules)
- ... to do in advance to prepare for diagnostic tests you might have. Write down all symptoms and changes you're experiencing,even if they seem unrelated to your current problem. Make a list of important ...
- 37. Alzheimer's disease
- (Alzheimer's disease)
- ... ask if you need to fast for blood work or if you need to do anything else to prepare for diagnostic tests. Write down all of your symptoms. Your doctor will want to know details about what's causing ...
- 38. Churg-Strauss syndrome
- (Churg-Strauss syndrome)
- ... is the most likely cause of my condition? Are there any other possible causes for my condition? What diagnostic tests do I need? What treatment approach do you recommend? How much do you expect ...
- 39. Merkel cell carcinoma
- (Merkel cell carcinoma )
- ... Are there other possible causes for my symptoms or condition? What kinds of diagnostic tests do I need? How are these tests performed? What are my treatment options? How will you check my response ...
- 40. Trigeminal neuralgia
- (Trigeminal neuralgia)
- ... possible causes? Do I need any diagnostic tests? What treatment approach do you recommend? If you're recommending medications, what are the possible side effects? Am I a candidate for surgery? ...
