Insomnia – Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing Sleep Trouble Doctors take several steps to figure out if someone has insomnia or another sleep disorder. They usually start with a physical exam. This…
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Bipolar Disorder – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis When healthcare providers want to find out if someone has bipolar disorder—like bipolar I or II—they use a few different methods. Examinations and Assessments How…
Read More →Uterine Fibroids – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis Doctors usually find fibroids during a routine pelvic exam. During this check-up, the doctor feels the uterus to check its size and shape. If the…
Read More →Atrial Fibrillation – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis Medical Tests Used Doctors use several tests to figure out if someone has atrial fibrillation (AFib). These tests also help spot other heart problems or…
Read More →Multiple Sclerosis – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis Doctors usually identify multiple sclerosis (MS) by combining medical observations, lab tests, imaging, and by ruling out other possible causes. MS can show up in…
Read More →Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Treatment Common Difficulties in Discovering Symptoms A formal diagnosis of OCD is usually made using criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)….
Read More →Constipation – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis Blood and Other Lab Examinations Doctors often run lab tests to figure out what’s behind constipation. They might check your blood for low thyroid hormone,…
Read More →Migraine – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis Diagnosing migraine isn’t as simple as running a scan or checking blood work. You won’t see migraine show up on an MRI or CT scan—the…
Read More →Binge-Eating Disorder – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 2, 2025
Diagnosis A diagnosis of binge-eating disorder typically starts with a comprehensive evaluation that includes both the individual and a mental health professional. This evaluation explores a…
Read More →Burning Mouth Syndrome – Diagnosis and Treatment
By Janis · May 1, 2025
Diagnosis Doctors diagnose burning mouth syndrome (BMS) by looking at several factors because no single laboratory test or scan confirms it. They rule out other possible…
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