- 21. Pulmonary embolism
- (Pulmonary embolism)
- ... them to form images showing 2-D "slices" of your internal structures. In a spiral or helical CT scan, the scanner rotates around your body in a spiral — like the stripe on a candy cane — to create 3-D ...
- 22. Esophageal varices
- (Esophageal varices)
- ... can slow the flow of blood from the internal organs to the portal vein, reducing the pressure in the vein. A drug called octreotide (Sandostatin) is often used in combination with endoscopic therapy to ...
- 23. Peptic ulcers
- (Peptic ulcers)
- ... a number of reasons — an emotionally disturbing circumstance or event, surgery, or a physical trauma, such as a burn or other severe injury. Left untreated, peptic ulcers can result in: Internal ...
- 24. Fecal incontinence
- (Fecal incontinence)
- ... This instrument, which is attached to a computer and video screen, emits sound waves. The waves bounce off the walls of your rectum and anus, producing video images of these internal structures. Proctography. ...
- 25. Heart Disease
- (Heart Disease)
- ... a serious complication that can occur anywhere in your body. An aneurysm is a bulge in the wall of your artery. If an aneurysm bursts, you may face life-threatening internal bleeding. Although this is ...
- 26. COPD
- (COPD)
- ... angles to create detailed, cross-sectional images of internal organs. A CT scan of your lungs can help detect emphysema and help determine if you might benefit from surgery for COPD. Lab tests Arterial ...
- 27. Cancer
- (Cancer)
- ... bones and internal organs in a noninvasive way. Imaging tests used in diagnosing cancer may include computerized tomography (CT) scan, bone scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and X-ray, ...
- 28. Osteochondritis dissecans
- (Osteochondritis dissecans)
- ... images of internal structures. CT scans can visualize cartilage as well as bone. This is useful in pinpointing the location of loose fragments within the joint. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Utilizing ...
- 29. Cholestasis of pregnancy
- (Cholestasis of pregnancy)
- ... bile salts in your blood Rarely, an ultrasound exam may be done. This test uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of your internal organs. For cholestasis of pregnancy, your doctor might ...
- 30. Migraine with aura
- (Migraine with aura)
- ... of your eyeball (fundoscopy). Computerized tomography (CT). This X-ray technique produces detailed images of your internal organs, including your brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This ...
- 31. Mesothelioma
- (Mesothelioma)
- Malignant mesothelioma (me-zoe-thee-lee-OH-muh) is a rare cancer that occurs in the thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of your internal organs (mesothelium). Doctors divide mesothelioma ...
- 32. Intestinal ischemia
- (Intestinal ischemia)
- ... tests, based on your signs and symptoms, including: Imaging tests. Imaging tests may help your doctor see your internal organs and rule out other causes for your signs and symptoms. Imaging tests ...
- 33. Menstrual cramps
- (Menstrual cramps)
- ... painless test uses sound waves to visualize internal organs. It is often used to check for abnormalities in the uterus, cervix and fallopian tubes. Computerized tomography (CT). A CT scan combines ...
- 34. Avascular necrosis
- (Avascular necrosis)
- ... field to produce detailed images of internal structures. The treatment goal for avascular necrosis is to prevent further bone loss. What treatment you receive depends on the amount of bone damage ...
- 35. Arthritis
- (Arthritis)
- ... different angles and combine the information to create cross-sectional views of internal structures. CTs can visualize both bone and the surrounding soft tissues. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Combining ...
- 36. Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis
- (Arteriosclerosis / atherosclerosis)
- ... symptoms. Pain and throbbing in the area of an aneurysm may occur and is a medical emergency. If an aneurysm bursts, you may face life-threatening internal bleeding. Although this is usually a sudden, ...
- 37. Viral hemorrhagic fevers
- (Viral hemorrhagic fevers)
- ... leaky. The internal bleeding that results can range from relatively minor to life-threatening. Some viral hemorrhagic fevers include: Dengue Ebola Lassa Marburg Yellow fever These diseases ...
- 38. Sprained ankle
- (Sprained ankle)
- ... the soft tissue damage: X-ray. During an X-ray, a small amount of radiation passes through your body to produce images of your internal structures. This test is good for evaluating bones, but is less ...
- 39. Thoracic aortic aneurysm
- (Thoracic aortic aneurysm)
- ... the aorta are the main complications of thoracic aortic aneurysm. A ruptured aortic aneurysm can lead to life-threatening internal bleeding. In general, the larger the aneurysm, the greater the risk of ...
- 40. Priapism
- (Priapism)
- ... uses sound waves to create an image of internal organs. This test can be used to measure blood flow within your penis that would suggest ischemic or nonischemic priapism. The exam may also reveal an injury, ...
