MGUS – Diagnosis and Treatment
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is a type of monoclonal gammopathy that is usually benign. MGUS involves the presence of a specific abnormal protein, known…
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Postpartum Preeclampsia – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Doctors check for postpartum preeclampsia using several tests and a physical exam. They measure blood pressure to see if it is higher than normal, as…
Read More →Myelodysplastic Syndrome – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Doctors usually diagnose myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) by combining medical history, physical exams, and laboratory tests. They often start with a complete blood count (CBC) to…
Read More →Aplastic Anemia – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Examining Bone Marrow A key test for diagnosing aplastic anemia is a bone marrow study. In this procedure, a specialist uses a thin needle to…
Read More →Hip Dysplasia – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) often starts during regular infant checkups. During a physical examination, a healthcare provider gently moves the baby’s…
Read More →Specific Phobias – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis A healthcare provider or mental health expert checks for specific phobias by first asking questions about a person’s feelings and behaviors. They look at any…
Read More →Postherpetic Neuralgia – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Doctors often rely on a physical check of the skin and may gently press different spots to see where the nerve pain stops or starts….
Read More →Rectal Prolapse – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Diagnosing rectal prolapse often starts with a physical check to look for symptoms such as a bulge at the anal opening, pain, difficulty with bowel…
Read More →Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Imaging Tests and Scans Doctors use different scanning tools to help find out why someone has pain in the lower leg, especially if they think…
Read More →Optic Neuritis – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 15, 2025
Diagnosis Diagnosing optic neuritis requires a careful review of the person’s medical history and a set of eye and brain tests. An eye doctor, called an…
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