- 1. Erectile dysfunction
- (Erectile dysfunction)
- ... include flushing, nasal congestion, headache, visual changes and stomach upset. These medications may not fix your erectile dysfunction immediately. You may need to work with your doctor to find the ...
- 2. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... of blindness, lasting only a few seconds and affecting one or both eyes (visual obscurations) Difficulty seeing to the side Double vision (diplopia) Seeing light flashes (photopsia) Neck, shoulder ...
- 3. Growth plate fractures
- (Growth plate fractures)
- ... X-rays of both the injured limb and the opposite limb so that they can be compared. In some cases, scans that can visualize soft tissue — such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computerized tomography ...
- 4. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... of waste products, such as creatinine and blood urea nitrogen. Imaging tests. If your doctor detects evidence of damage, he or she may recommend diagnostic studies that allow visualization of your ...
- 5. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... onset of visual disturbance, often in low light Blurred vision Halos around lights Reddening of the eye Both open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma can be primary or secondary conditions. They're ...
- 6. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... signs and symptoms similar to those of bursitis, your doctor may order one of more of the following imaging tests: X-ray. While they can't visualize bursae, X-rays may be useful in revealing a ...
- 7. Difficulty swallowing
- (Difficulty swallowing)
- ... study. In this test, you swallow foods of different consistencies that have been coated with barium. This test provides a visual image of these foods as they travel through your mouth and down your ...
- 8. Traumatic brain injury
- (Traumatic brain injury)
- ... a specialized X-ray technology that can produce thin cross-sectional images of the brain. A CT scan can quickly visualize fractures and uncover evidence of bleeding in the brain (hemorrhage), blood clots ...
- 9. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- ... visually impaired by trachoma. In Western countries, few people know about the disease, but in the poorest countries in Africa, prevalence among children can reach 40 percent. If treated early, the prognosis ...
- 10. Preeclampsia
- (Preeclampsia)
- ... a new hobby, such as knitting. Or learn relaxation and visualization techniques. They'll help not only during bed rest but also during labor and delivery. Make the best of the situation by focusing ...
- 11. Cervical dystonia
- (Cervical dystonia)
- ... may reveal the presence of toxins. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This type of imaging test may be used to identify and visualize tumors or evidence of stroke. Electromyography (EMG). This ...
- 12. Thrombophlebitis
- (Thrombophlebitis)
- ... tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide visual images of your veins and may show if a clot is present. Blood test. Almost all people who develop acute thrombosis have an ...
- 13. TMJ disorders
- (TMJ disorders)
- ... next muscle group. It may also help to apply warm, moist heat. Guided imagery. Also known as visualization, this method of relaxation involves lying quietly and picturing yourself in a pleasant ...
- 14. Dry eyes
- (Dry eyes)
- ... your eyes. Ask about shields where you buy your eyeglasses. Swim goggles may create the same effect. Take eye breaks during long tasks. If you're reading or doing another task that requires visual ...
- 15. Ruptured eardrum
- (Ruptured eardrum)
- ... or ENT specialist can often determine if you have a perforated eardrum with a visual inspection using a lighted instrument (otoscope). He or she may conduct or order additional tests to determine the ...
- 16. Ringworm (scalp)
- (Ringworm (scalp) )
- ... if they aren't showing signs or symptoms right now? Tests for ringworm of the scalp typically include a visual exam. Sometimes, your doctor may take a sample of hair or skin. Visual exam. Your ...
- 17. Broken ribs
- (Broken ribs)
- ... may order one or more of the following imaging tests: X-ray. Using low levels of radiation, X-rays visualize bone. But X-rays often have problems revealing fresh rib fractures, especially if the ...
- 18. Diabetic retinopathy
- (Diabetic retinopathy)
- ... Your vision will be blurry for about a day after the procedure. Sometimes you will be aware of small spots in your visual field that are related to the laser treatment. These usually disappear within weeks. ...
- 19. Retinal detachment
- (Retinal detachment )
- ... of debris in your field of vision that look like spots, hairs or strings and seem to float before your eyes Sudden flashes of light in one or both eyes A shadow or curtain over a portion of your visual ...
- 20. Rectovaginal fistula
- (Rectovaginal fistula)
- ... physical examination to try to locate the fistula and check for a possible tumor mass, infection or abscess. The exam includes a visual inspection of your vagina, anus and the area between them. Your doctor ...