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To make a hemorrhoids diagnosis, your doctor will ask several questions and perform a physical exam. This eMedTV segment describes the process of diagnosing hemorrhoids, including information on other medical conditions with similar symptoms.
The procedure used when diagnosing hepatitis A consists of a physical exam, often followed by certain tests. This eMedTV segment provides a detailed look at the process, including a list of symptoms and medical conditions with similar symptoms.
This eMedTV page covers the steps involved in diagnosing hepatitis B (such as taking the medical history). This page also explains that the doctor will consider other conditions that can share similar symptoms with hepatitis B before making a diagnosis.
A hepatitis D diagnosis begins with taking the patient's medical history and performing a physical exam. This eMedTV article describes other tests a doctor may use as part of diagnosing hepatitis D (for example, liver enzyme tests).
This eMedTV page lists tests that a doctor may use in diagnosing herpes zoster (such as a physical exam or blood test). This article also explains why it's important to see your doctor no later than three days after the herpes zoster rash starts.
Diagnosing Hirschsprung's Disease
Several tests are commonly used for diagnosing Hirschsprung's disease. As discussed in this eMedTV page, tests such as manometry, biopsy, and barium enema x-rays all assist a doctor when considering a Hirschsprung's disease diagnosis.
Diagnosing Hodgkin's disease may involve blood and imaging tests; however, as explained in this eMedTV resource, a biopsy is necessary to definitively diagnose Hodgkin's disease. This article also discusses tests used in staging the disease.
Diagnosing Huntington's Disease
A doctor diagnosing Huntington's disease often begins with a review of the patient's medical history. This eMedTV article explains the steps involved in making a Huntington's disease diagnosis, which may also include genetic testing.
Diagnosing Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
This eMedTV segment explains how idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is diagnosed. This includes taking the patient's medical history, performing a physical exam, and ordering certain tests (the most common being the video-assisted thoracoscopy).
Diagnosing impotence often begins with the doctor asking questions about a man's medical history, lifestyle, and medications. This eMedTV article describes the methods physicians use when diagnosing impotence, such as blood tests and a physical exam.
Diagnosing Infectious Arthritis
There is no single test that can confirm a diagnosis of infectious arthritis. As explained in this eMedTV resource, however, imaging tests, synovial fluid testing, and other tests can be helpful for doctors who are diagnosing infectious arthritis.
This eMedTV page explains how a doctor goes about diagnosing insomnia. For example, the doctor will usually start by asking several questions about the patient's lifestyle. Sometimes the doctor will also ask the patient to