- 21. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... exam and the results of certain laboratory tests: DNA test. A sample of your blood, sore tissue or spinal fluid can be tested to establish the presence of HSV and determine which type of HSV you ...
- 22. Gaucher's disease
- (Gaucher's disease)
- ... of the Gaucher's gene, doctors may recommend prenatal testing for genetic mutations that can determine whether the fetus is at risk of Gaucher's disease. Tests that evaluate cells in the amniotic fluid ...
- 23. Gastritis
- (Gastritis)
- ... are vomiting blood, you have blood in your stools or your stool appears black, see your doctor right away to determine the cause. Gastritis usually develops when your stomach's protective layer becomes ...
- 24. Gastroparesis
- (Gastroparesis)
- ... will my insurance cover it? Are there brochures or other printed material that I can take with me? What websites do you recommend? What will determine whether I should plan for a follow-up visit? In ...
- 25. Stomach cancer
- (Stomach cancer)
- ... that can invade nearby structures. And cancer cells can break off from the tumor to spread throughout the body. Types of stomach cancer The cells that form the tumor determine the type of stomach ...
- 26. Gas and gas pains
- (Gas and gas pains)
- ... journal of the food and beverages you eat, how many times a day you pass gas, and any other symptoms you experience. Bring the journal to your appointment. It can help your doctor determine whether there's ...
- 27. Gangrene
- (Gangrene)
- ... answer them will help your doctor quickly determine next steps in making your diagnosis and starting care. Your doctor may ask: What are your symptoms? When did you first begin experiencing symptoms? ...
- 28. Ganglion cysts
- (Ganglion cysts)
- ... He or she can make a diagnosis and determine whether you need treatment. It's not clear what causes a ganglion cyst to develop. It grows out of a joint, similar to a balloon on a stalk, and seems ...
- 29. Gallstones
- (Gallstones)
- ... that uses a special dye to highlight your bile ducts on images may help your doctor determine whether a gallstone is causing a blockage. Tests may include a hepatobiliary iminodiacetic acid (HIDA) scan, ...
- 30. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... cancer Tests and procedures used to diagnose gallbladder cancer include: Blood tests. Blood tests to evaluate your liver function may help your doctor determine what's causing your signs ...
- 31. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- ... Often, galactorrhea results from increased levels of prolactin, the hormone that stimulates milk production. Sometimes, the cause of galactorrhea can't be determined, and the condition goes away on its ...
- 32. Jet lag disorder
- (Jet lag disorder)
- ... natural tool for regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Plan ahead to determine the best times for light exposure on the basis of your origination and destination points and overall sleep habits. An online ...
- 33. Infant jaundice
- (Infant jaundice)
- ... jaundice) will determine the course of treatment. Tests to determine jaundice include: A physical exam A laboratory test of a sample of your baby's blood A skin test with a device called a transcutaneous ...
- 34. Knee bursitis
- (Knee bursitis)
- ... your doctor Your doctor will conduct an examination to determine the cause of knee pain. He or she may begin with questions that can help distinguish bursitis from other disorders: When did your pain ...
- 35. Klinefelter syndrome
- (Klinefelter syndrome)
- ... syndrome occurs as a result of a random error that causes a male to be born with an extra sex chromosome. Of the 46 human chromosomes, the two sex chromosomes determine a person's gender. In females, both ...
- 36. Kleptomania
- (Kleptomania)
- ... other medical conditions? When you decide to seek treatment for symptoms of possible kleptomania, you may have both a physical and psychological evaluation. The physical exam can determine if there ...
- 37. Kidney infection
- (Kidney infection)
- ... determine whether the infection has been successfully treated? How can I prevent kidney infections in the future? Are there any restrictions that I need to follow? I have these other health conditions. ...
- 38. Kidney cysts
- (Kidney cysts)
- ... (CT) scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are often used to investigate simple kidney cysts. Imaging tests can help your doctor determine whether a kidney mass is a cyst or a tumor. Kidney function ...
- 39. Diabetic ketoacidosis
- (Diabetic ketoacidosis)
- ... suspects diabetic ketoacidosis, he or she will do a physical exam and various blood tests. In some cases, additional tests may be needed to help the doctor determine what triggered the episode of diabetic ...
- 40. Keratoconus
- (Keratoconus)
- ... with your vision, you'll likely to start by seeing an ophthalmologist or optometrist. If it's determined that a corneal transplant may be needed, you may be referred to an ophthalmologist who specializes ...
