- 21. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... the head may also be used to noninvasively evaluate the arteries in your neck and brain. CTA scanning uses X-rays, similar to a standard CT scan of the head, but may also involve injection of a contrast ...
- 22. Thunderclap headaches
- (Thunderclap headaches)
- ... Testing often starts with a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the head to search for an underlying cause of the headache. CT scans take X-rays that create slice-like, cross-sectional images of your ...
- 23. Buerger's disease
- (Buerger's disease)
- ... after which you undergo X-rays or other imaging tests. The dye helps to delineate any artery blockages that show up on the images. Your doctor may order angiograms of both your arms and your legs — even ...
- 24. Testicular cancer
- (Testicular cancer)
- ... therapy is also used in certain situations in people who have the nonseminoma type of testicular cancer. Radiation therapy uses high-powered energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells. During radiation ...
- 25. Tension headache
- (Tension headache )
- ... is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a series of computer-directed X-rays to provide a comprehensive view of your brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. An MRI doesn't use X-rays. ...
- 26. De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- (De Quervain's tenosynovitis)
- ... you likely have de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Imaging tests, such as X-rays, generally aren't needed to diagnose de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Treatment for de Quervain's tenosynovitis may include ...
- 27. Tennis elbow
- (Tennis elbow)
- ... symptoms, he or she may suggest: X-rays. An X-ray can help your doctor rule out other possible causes of elbow pain, such as a fracture or arthritis. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Problems ...
- 28. Patellar tendinitis
- (Patellar tendinitis)
- ... tests: X-rays. X-rays don't show the patellar tendon, but they do help to exclude other bone problems that could contribute to knee pain. Ultrasound. This test uses sound waves to create ...
- 29. Tendinitis
- (Tendinitis)
- ... your symptoms? What, if anything, seems to worsen your symptoms? Tendinitis can usually be diagnosed during the physical exam alone. Your doctor may order X-rays or other imaging tests if he or ...
- 30. TMJ disorders
- (TMJ disorders)
- ... suspects a problem with your teeth, you may need X-rays. A CT scan can provide detailed images of the bones involved in the joint, and MRIs can reveal problems with the joint's disk. In some cases, ...
- 31. Bruxism/teeth grinding
- (Bruxism/teeth grinding)
- ... the underlying bone and the inside of your cheeks, usually with the help of X-rays A dental examination may detect other disorders that can cause similar jaw or ear pain, such as temporomandibular ...
- 32. 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. ...
- 33. Herniated disk
- (Herniated disk)
- ... needed to make a diagnosis. If your doctor suspects another condition or needs to see which nerves are affected, he or she may order one or more of the following tests. Imaging tests X-rays. Plain ...
- 34. Kyphosis
- (Kyphosis)
- ... symptoms, you may need: X-rays. Plain X-rays are used to determine the degree of curvature and can detect deformities of the vertebrae, which helps identify the type of kyphosis. Computerized ...
- 35. Rotator cuff injury
- (Rotator cuff injury )
- ... These may include: X-rays A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan An ultrasound scan Most of the time, treatment for rotator cuff injuries involves exercise therapy. Your doctor or a physical ...
- 36. Rickets
- (Rickets)
- ... who have rickets often have wrists and ankles that are larger or thicker than normal. X-rays of the affected bones can reveal bone deformities. Blood and urine tests can confirm a diagnosis of rickets ...
- 37. 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 ...
- 38. Reye's syndrome
- (Reye's syndrome)
- ... uses a sophisticated imaging machine linked to a computer to produce detailed, 2-D images of the brain. An MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves rather than X-rays to generate images of ...
- 39. Retinoblastoma
- (Retinoblastoma)
- ... that has spread to tissues outside the eyeball or to other areas of the body. Radiation therapy Radiation therapy uses high-energy beams, such as X-rays, to kill cancer cells. Two types of radiation ...
- 40. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- (Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV))
- ... organisms Chest X-rays to check for pneumonia Lab tests of respiratory secretions from your nose that check for the virus Treatment for respiratory syncytial virus generally involves self-care ...
