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X-Ray

...e neck ... Full article >>> X-ray examination of the chest may reveal certain abnormal changes a...sis is based on the medical history and physical examination of the patient: it may be confirmed with X-Ray s, CAT Scans (Computerized Axial Tomography), MRI ...

Xanthoma

...t a blank look. Full article >>> An examination for fatty deposits ( xanthoma s) under the skin . A general assessment of blood circulation . Full article >>> Cholesterol deposits in the skin (called xanthoma s) Stunted growth or poor weight gain Heart murmurs (often...

Weight loss

...es significant weight loss . ANOSCOPY : A visual examination of the anal canal with an anoscope. Full article >>> Patients with a history of cancer who develop persi stent cough , blood y sputum ( coughing up blood ), shortness of breath, unexplained weight loss , or other significant ch...

Vulva

... the diagnosis , the doctor will perform a pelvic examination to examine your vulva and vagina for signs of dryness, redness and thinning of tissue . Full article >>> Less common cancer s, such as vagina l and vulva r cancer , may also cause irregular bleeding . Furthermore, blood see...

Vitamin B-12 level

... ... Full article >>> bone marrow examination (only needed if diagnosis is unclear) serum LDH below normal serum vitamin B-12 level Schilling test measurement of serum holotrans cobalamin II measurment of methylmalonic acid (MMA) ... Full article >>>...

Visual acuity test

...upil is widened with eyedrops to allow a close-up examination of the eye 's retina . Full article >>> Visual acuity test This test measures how sharply or clearly you can see something at a distance. Your doctor will ask you to identify different letters of the alpha bet off a chart position...

Visual field

...ssification ... Full article >>> An examination may show changes in vision or visual field s, abnormal reflexes, abnormal eye movements , muscle weakness , decreased sensation, and other changes. Full article >>> In addition to the loss of optic nerve fiber s, primary op...

Vital signs

...stolic blood pressure may be elevated. Physical examination may reveal thyroid enlargement or goiter . Labo...roughout the procedure. You lie on your back on an examination table, bend your knees and slide your feet into two metal stirrups. Full article >>> ...

Vesicles

... ulcers . Full article >>> Close examination reveals clear vesicles (tiny sacs or cysts ) sp...sue with a needle from the seminal vesicles for examination under a microscope. The seminal vesicles are glands in the male reproductive tract that produce ...

Vesicle

...e with a needle from the seminal vesicle s for examination under a microscope. The seminal vesicle s are ...ansmission. Full article >>> Close examination reveals clear vesicle s (tiny sacs or cysts ) specific to this condition. In later stages, the ...

VDRL

...us system may include: A CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) examination with abnormal results (positive VDRL or FTA-ABS test of CSF confirming neurosyphilis ) A head CT scan Nerve conduction tests ... Full article >>> The VDRL test is sometimes positive in the absence of syphilis . For example, ...

Vas deferens

...so vasectomy , ... Full article >>> examination of sperm , observation of basal body temperature or luteinizing hormone peaks (see gonad otropic hormone ) in the female to determine whether ovulation is taking place, the ruling out of obstructions of the fallopian tube s or vas deferens...

Urinary bladder

...ions . Full article >>> A physical examination will be performed. A catheter may be placed in the urinary bladder to relieve an obstruction and to assist with careful measurement of urine output . Some patients need to be hospital ized for fluid management. Full article >>> ...

Urinalysis

...Full article >>> Urinalysis is the examination of urine for various cells and chemicals. Full ... in the urine ). Chemical testing and microscopic examination of the urine can detect small amounts of blood that are not visible to the eye . Full article ...

Ureter

...ine . Full article >>> Ultrasound examination The use of high frequency sound waves to aid in diagnosis . Ureter ostomy A surgical procedure consisting of cutting the ureter s from the bladder and connecting them to an opening (see Stoma ) on the abdomen , ... Full article >>>...

Umbilicus

...ying , or strain ing Signs and tests: A physical examination reveals the hernia . Full article >>> A fibrous cord that connects the urinary bladder to the umbilicus (navel). The urachus is formed as the allantoic stalk during fetal development and lasts through life. Also called the medi...

Umbilical cord

...nternal organ s). Before birth , an ultrasound examination may detect the problem. Full article >>> Recent studies have indicated that blood from a newborn infant 's umbilical cord and placenta (called cord blood ) can be used effectively instead of marrow transplants in some leukem...

Ultrasound

...ver . Full article >>> Ultrasound examination The use of high frequency sound waves to aid in diagnosis . Full article >>> 3D ultrasound reconstruction im aging Computerized technique which transforms 2D ultrasound images into three-dimensional images for more precise locali...

Typhoid

...;> The most important parts of the physical examination are checking for signs of severe fluid loss and examining the abdomen to rule out typhoid fever . Full article >>> Typhoid fever Brucellosis , an infectious disease marked by fever , sweating and weakness that is tra...

Typhoid Fever

...;> The most important parts of the physical examination are checking for signs of severe fluid loss and examining the abdomen to rule out typhoid fever . Full article >>> Typhoid fever Brucellosis , an infectious disease marked by fever , sweating and weakness that is transmi...

Tubal pregnancy

...t risk of chlamydia should have a routine pelvic examination with a chlamydia -screening test every year. Full article >>> In the case of a tubal pregnancy , for example, as the products of conception continue to grow in the fallopian tube , the tube expands and eventually rupture s. Full...

Triceps

...lexes are measured as part of the normal physical examination . Reflexes tested include patella r tendon ( knee ), Achilles tendon , biceps tendon , and triceps tendon . Full article >>> The olecranon is that portion of the ulna (lower arm bone) that makes up the bony posterior su...

Transillumination

... of the body for medical inspection . A method of examination by the passage of light through tissue s or a body cavity . Full article >>> Transillumination . Your doctor may shine a light through your scrotum . With a sperm atocele, the light will indicate that the mass is fluid-filled rath...

Tonometry

Tonometry may be done: As part of a routine eye examination to screen for increased intra ocular pressure (IO...are Network. Full article >>> Eye examination Intra ocular pressure measurement ( tonometry ) Ultrasound testing to evaluate the remainder of...

Tinnitus

... other sounds)? Is there ear pain ? The physical examination will include a detailed examination of the ears. Full article >>> Problems with the vestibulocochlear nerve may result ...

Thyroid function tests

...patient's observations, medical history, physical examination , and thyroid function tests . Full article >>> Your doctor may also request blood tests to check your level of vitamin B -12, a urinalysis , thyroid function tests and, often, electromyography (EMG) — a test that measur...

Thyroid scan

...Definition: A thyroid scan is a nuclear medicine examination that uses the emissions of gamma rays from radioactive iodine to help determine whether a patient has thyroid problems, including hyperthyroidism , cancer , or other growths. Full article >>> Thyroid Scan Alternate Names : Nuclea...

Testicular self

... Full article >>> Testicular self examination (TSE) should be taught during adolescence and continued on a monthly basis throughout a man's life. Prostate cancer screening ... Full article >>> Testicular self -examination (TSE) A simple manual self-examination of the testes . ...

Testicular biopsy

... If you have a testicular lump and an ultrasound examination doesn't rule out cancer , a biopsy must be performed to determine the presence of cancer . A testicular biopsy should be done through a small incision in the groin (inguinal incision ). Full article >>> Biopsy - Skin ( S...

Thoracic

...ic CT may be recommended when there is a need for examination of the structures inside the chest. It is noninvasive and poses less risk than invasive procedures (such as angiography or exploratory surgery ). Full article >>> If it occurs in the thoracic aorta , it is known as thoracic ...

Tendon

...often involved Signs and tests: During a physical examination , the doctor will identify skin lesion s, tenderness, and swelling of joints . Joint X-ray s may be performed. Full article >>> pate; patefaction; Patein, G; Patein's albumin ; patella ; patella lgia; patella r; patella r ...

Temperature

...roughout the procedure. You lie on your back on an examination table, bend your knees and slide your feet into two metal stirrups. Full article >>> - Avoid extremes of temperature s and excessive perspiration. - Make sure your child gets enough rest. - Try to identify irritating substances and ...

Syndrome

...eported by the patient and signs as detected in an examination that together are characteristic of a specific condition. Full article >>> This syndrome is often the result of repetitive strain injury . This article looks at the causes, treatment and surgical options. Full article >>&...

Symptomatic

...e >>> A 1987 study involving routine examination of a symptomatic (that is, no symptoms) boxers found angle recession in 19%, with 8% having angle recession in both eyes . Worldwide, the incidence of eye trauma is similar to that found in the United States. Full article >>> ...

Swelling

... The surgical removal of tissue for microscopic examination to aid in diagnosis . Full article >>> Anaphylaxis is a rare but potentially fatal condition in which several different parts of the body experience food - allergic reactions simultaneously, causing hives , swelling of the thr...

Swallowing difficulty

...fficulty Breath odor Signs and tests: Physical examination may reveal crackling sounds in the lungs . Full article >>> Heller-Dor procedure Laparoscopic surgical procedure for treatment of esophageal achalasia ( swallowing difficulty ) by reducing the resistance of the esophageal sphi...

Stools

...s usually requires a medical history and physical examination , a labor atory analysis of stools , and sometimes other tests. Full article >>> can lead to inflammation of the liver and damage to liver tissue . This can cause a buildup of toxins that can make the sclera (white por...

Stool

...s usually requires a medical history and physical examination , a labor atory analysis of stool s , and sometimes other tests. Full article >>> For example, lung cancer can cause cough ing, shortness of breath or chest pain while cancer of the colon often causes weight loss , diarrh...

Stitches

...rounding skin are removed with a small blade for examination under a microscope. Stitches are not needed with this procedure. sheep sorrel ... Full article >>> Excess fat can be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour. The muscle and skin are tightened. ...

Sputum

...ssible, including tests such as chest x-ray s and examination of sputum in the labor atory, to help identify the micro- organ ism causing the illness. Full article >>> The results of treatment of 53 patients indicated that the clinical symptoms including cough , sputum production, chest ...

Sports Medicine

...agnose d through a medical history and a physical examination . A health professional who specializes in knee injuries (for example, an orthopedist or sports medicine specialist) will usually be able to ... Full article >>> University of Cincinnati; Mary L Windle, Pharm D, Adjunct Assistant...

Splinter hemorrhages

...f the nails may show splinter hemorrhages . Eye examination may show retina l hemorrhage s with a central area of clearing, called Roth's spots. Full article >>>...

Splinter

...the nails may show splinter hemorrhages . Eye examination may show retina l hemorrhage s with a central area of clearing, called Roth's spots. Full article >>>...

Sphygmomanometer

...>> Instruments that facilitate physical examination include the sphygmomanometer for blood pressure ; the stethoscope for listening to the heart and lungs ; the ophthalmoscope to examine the inner eye ; ... Full article >>>...

Speculum

...your back with your feet in the stirrups. A pelvic examination will be done, and a speculum (an instrument used to open the walls of the vagina l canal in order to examine the interior) will be inserted into your vagina and ... Full article >>> A hand -held instrument with a tiny light and a...

Sore Throat

...ph glands , malaise , and weakness . Physical examination will often reveal tonsillitis . Full article >>>...

Soft tissue

...doctor can make a diagnosis during a physical examination . A bone x-ray may be normal, may show soft tissue swelling , or may demonstrate fragmentation of the the tibial tubercle . Treatment : ... Full article >>> Many of the soft tissue s, such as the tongue and liver , enlarge...

Slit

... of the eye . Full article >>> The examination should include an echocardiogram taken by a cardiologist, a slit -lamp eye examination by an ophthalmologist, and a work-up of the patient's spinal column by an orthopedic specialist. Fu...

Skull X

... angiofibroma. Full article >>> The examination could include sinus transillumination , placement of a light on the face to help determine if sinus es are full. Skull x rays may be required to determine the presence of tumor s in the nose or brain. Full article >>>...

Skin self-exam

...thly skin self-exam ination and a clinical skin examination every 3 years is recommended for people 20-39 years old and annually for those over 40. Full article >>>...

Skin self

...ly skin self -exam ination and a clinical skin examination every 3 years is recommended for people 20-39 years old and annually for those over 40. Full article >>>...

Skin disorders

...iagnostic process begins with a thorough physical examination and a detailed medical history that documents the patient's sexual history and assesses the risk of infection . Full article >>> You searched for Skin disorders . Not found what you were looking for? Try a different search technique...

Skin Diseases

...itis . Diagnosis is usually based on a physical examination and complete medical history. Full article >>> Keeping the skin , nails, and scalp clean and moisturized can help reduce or prevent the incidence of infectious skin diseases , as can not sharing personal care items such as combs...

Skin color

...cal health of a newborn infant , determined after examination of the adequacy of respiration , heart action, muscle tone, skin color , and reflexes. Total numerical score is 10. Full article >>> versicolor is a common fungal skin disorder that affects up to 8 percent of the population of ...

Skin

...re commonly used to screen for melanoma . Regular examination of the skin by both you and your doctor increases the chance of finding melanoma early. Most melanoma s that appear in the skin can be seen by the naked eye . Full article >>> Skin lesion s can be caused by a wide variety of...

Skeleton

...lly. Full article >>> The physical examination may include detailed skin , skeleton , and muscle examination. The joints may be moved in several directions to assess the distance and direction of movement in each joint . Full article >>> Osteoporosis is a disease in w...

Skeletal

...nosis is based on a careful history and physical examination . Full article >>> Fibromyalgia i...ll article >>> The general physical examination is usually normal, but careful musculo skeletal examination reveals specific localized "tender poi...

Sigmoidoscopy

...oscopy Definition: Sigmoidoscopy is an internal examination of the distal large bowel ( colon ), using an ... Full article >>> Sigmoidoscopy - examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera lens a...

Sigmoid

...>>> Sigmoid oscopy is an internal examination of the distal large bowel ( colon ), using an ...Full article >>> Sigmoid oscopy - examination of the rectum and sigmoid colon with a small, flexible tube with a light and a camera lens a...

Shingles

... disease treatment . Sigmoidoscopy The visual examination of the rectum and lower colon using a tubular instrument called a sigmoid oscope. Full article >>> herpes zoster , often called shingles , which is a viral infection that can irritate nerve s abnormal arteries or blood v...