Diagnosis

Diagnosis
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determination of the nature of a disease or ailment.
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Diagnosis, retrospective: See: Retrodiagnosis.
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DIAGNOSIS, DIFFERENTIAL - The determination of which two or more diseases with similar symptoms is the one from which a patient is suffering from based on an analysis of the clinical data.
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Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Diagnosis is made by visual observation of the symptoms. Microscopic examination of skin scrapings is used to determine the type of fungus causing the infection and to rule out bacterial infection.
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Diagnosis
Diagnostic steps for kidney stones include:
Physical exam and imaging test to establish the presence or absence of kidney stones as soon as possible so that pain management can begin if necessary.
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Diagnosis and beyond
If your GP thinks there's any possibility your symptoms are connected with cancer, you'll be referred for tests. If the diagnosis is cancer, the treatment and care you receive will be up to you and a range of health professionals.
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Diagnosis of asthma: Medical history holds clues
During an assessment for asthma, your doctor may ask a series of questions about your symptoms. It's best if you can provide detailed answers.
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Diagnosis of tetanus is based on the history and physical findings that are characteristic of the disease. Diagnostic studies generally are of little value, as cultures of the wound site are negative for C. tetani two-thirds of the time.
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Fact Sheets: Detection/Diagnosis
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Questions and Answers
(Reviewed: 06/09/2004) - This fact sheet discusses the advantages and disadvantages of several colorectal cancer screening tests.
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Diagnosis of pulmonary valve stenosis begins with the patient's medical history and a physical exam. Tests to confirm the diagnosis include chest x ray, echocardiogram, electrocardiogram, and catherization.
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Diagnosis of anoxia and hypoxia is commonly made through the appearance of clinical symptoms. However, suspected reduction in oxygen reaching the tissues can be confirmed using laboratory tests.
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Diagnosis is based on the patient's description of chronic widespread pain and the finding of tender points at specific locations by a physician. There are no blood or x-ray tests that are abnormal in fibromyalgia.
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For a diagnosis of major depression to be made, a child often needs to exhibit a "cluster" (several) of the above symptoms during the same two-week period. The symptoms of major depression may resemble other problems or psychiatric conditions.
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The diagnosis may be delayed, since early symptoms can be similar to symptoms of many other conditions that are more common than polychondritis. A biopsy of an inflamed area is required to confirm the diagnosis.
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Diagnosis. Trichomoniasis is usually diagnosed in women by examining vaginal fluid under the microscope for evidence of the parasite; in some cases it can be detected on a Pap smear.
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Diagnosis
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Your body's cells use chemical reactions to carry out tasks such as turning food into energy and repairing tissue. These chemical reactions generate acids.
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Diagnosis of Tourette's disorder (TD) is based on a medical history and the presence of tics. Diagnosis often requires keeping records of your child's symptoms and school performance over time.
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Diagnosis of helminth diseases in humans usually requires a medical history and physical examination, a laboratory analysis of stools, and sometimes other tests.
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Diagnosis of CSD is made when three of the following four criteria are met: history of a cat bite or scratch, positive skin test to CSD antigen or positive antibody test, all other explanations for the swollen lymph nodes have been ruled out, ...
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Diagnosis is made by ruling out other causes. Urine analysis, urine culture, and urine cytology tests are essential.
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Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis?
Your doctor will listen to your symptoms, including when they began and whether you might have done anything recently that might produce the same or similar symptoms.
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DIAGNOSIS: The determination of the presence of a specific disease or infection, usually accomplished by evaluating clinical symptoms and laboratory tests.
DIAPHORESIS: Perspiration, especially profuse perspiration.
DIPLOPIA: Double vision.
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DIAGNOSIS
Classically the diagnosis of BV is based on finding three of the following four clinical criteria (Amsel's criteria) (23): ...
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diagnosis
The process of identifying a disease by the signs and symptoms.
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Diagnosis of claudication is done by a physician, by taking the "pedal pulse." This is the pulse at the instep of each foot. These pulses should be strong and equal, but if one or both is weak or absent, then there is claudication.
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A diagnosis of your particular disease is made.
You may need additional testing, consultation, therapy, or follow-up.
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A diagnosis of genital herpes can be very distressing. This article looks at how the condition can be managed to minimise attacks.
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The diagnosis is usually based on how your skin looks and where your skin is affected. If the diagnosis is uncertain, you may have a skin biopsy. When you have a biopsy, you are first given a numbing medicine.
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The diagnosis is primarily based on a history of skin lesions that develop after exposure to medications or a foreign substance (antigen ) and the pattern of symptoms.
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The diagnosis of cancer often causes a lot of anxiety and can affect one´s entire life. There are numerous support groups for cancer patients.
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If the diagnosis is unclear, an ultrasound examination of the abdomen may be needed. This test uses the echoes from high-frequency sound waves projected into the abdomen to obtain a video image of the pyloric muscle, stomach, and surrounding organs.
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Without diagnosis and proper treatment, ADHD/HKD can have serious consequences. These can include under-performance at school, depression, relationship problems, difficulties with employment and even criminal behaviour.
How is it treated?
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Biopsy The surgical removal of tissue for microscopic examination to aid in diagnosis. Blood cells Minute structures produced in the bone marrow; they consist of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
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With cancer, the earlier the diagnosis is made, the better the chance of a cure.
Etiology
Aetiology
The scientific study or theory of the causes of a certain disease.
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Urinary tract blockages require early diagnosis, ordinarily accomplished by injecting dye into the bloodstream or the bladder so that an X-ray can be taken. Specific diagnostic procedures include intravenous urography and retrograde pyelography.
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Bedbugg system, test, diagnosis service A patient-administered at-home test allows physicians to evaluate patients for forms of sleep-disordered breathing such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by phone, fax, or the Internet; ...
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The information should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.
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Until recently, human genetics was useful mainly for clinical diagnosis of hereditary disorders.
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Specific remedies are prescribed relating to the cause of the headache, similar to a doctors' diagnosis. For example, headaches with symptoms relating to the menstrual cycle will benefit from clary sage, chamomile and rose scents.
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In that case, further investigation will be required to help make a more definitive diagnosis. Findings and observations should be noted and referral made as deemed appropriate for either diagnosis or treatment of the condition.
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CERULOPLASMIN - Serum protein measured by laboratory to help in the diagnosis of Wilson's Disease.
CHOLANGIOCARCINOMA - Malignant tumor that arises from bile ducts or ductules.
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Treatment: A bath treatment of a medication containing phenoxyethanol. This medication is effective on fungal AND bacterial infections so it allows for misdiagnosis. If internal tissues are affected, an antibiotic such as oxytetracycline is effective.
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There are two types of tests that can be used to diagnose diabetes or pre-diabetes: a Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG) or an Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT). This test should be performed by a doctor for a diagnosis to be made and often needs to ...
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partner in the treatment and to take all of your medicine as prescribed. These infections are never welcome visitors to a household, and some women find it helpful to seek counseling to deal with the emotional impact that comes with the diagnosis.
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