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How to Diagnose a Staph Infection

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As the use of antibiotics has increased over the years, so have strains of bacteria resistant to those antibiotics. The Staphylococcus, or staph, group of bacteria is one of these. If not diagnosed correctly and quickly, it can become a problem, ... more »

How to Diagnose Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

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The adrenal glands are primarily responsible for the synthesis of catecholamines and coricosteroids, including adrenaline and cortisol. The hormones secreted by the adrenal glands increase blood pressure and heart rate, and release energy stores ... more »

How to Diagnose Alcoholic Encephalopathy

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Alcoholic encephalopathy is an extremely serious complication of alcoholic liver disease. This condition is typically caused by years of heavy drinking or alcoholism. Women are more susceptible to alcoholic encephalopathy than men and drunkenness ... more »

How to Diagnose an Ankle Dislocation

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An ankle dislocation occurs when the articular surfaces in the ankle lose opposition. This requires significant force and is usually accompanied by a fracture. An ankle dislocation also may disrupt ligaments and neurovascular injury is a concern. ... more »

How to Diagnose and Treat Premenstrual Syndrome

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Premenstrual syndrome, the dreaded and often misunderstood PMS, has often been used as a derogatory term against women. PMS typically affects women that are of the childbearing age, and though the cause is still relevantly unknown, it has been ... more »

How to Diagnose Avulsion of the AIIS

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An avulsion fracture occurs when a joint capsule, ligament or muscle insertion is pulled away from the bone, possibly pulling fragments of bone away with it. The anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) is the origin for the direct head of the rectus ... more »

How to Diagnose Chest Pain and Burping

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Many people suffer from chest pain that is caused by the amount of gas that is located in the esophagus. Here are the steps that will help you to diagnose the cause of your chest pain and how to get rid of it... more »

How to Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem. In the U.S., the number of patients enrolled in the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) program (Medicare funded program) has increased from 10,000 in 1973 to 472,099 in 2004. In 2004 alone, ... more »

How to Diagnose Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition, caused by a gene mutation that triggers serious lung damage, nutritional defects and a host of other complications. While patients' quality of life can be improved through treatment, there is currently ... more »

How to Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis

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Deep vein thrombosis, also referred to as DVT, is a condition of the blood where a blood clot forms within the vein. Clots are able to form in the vein when the blood thickens and clumps together. Commonly, deep vein thrombosis is found in veins ... more »

How to Diagnose Depression

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Depression is a serious mental condition that affects close to 15 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Symptoms include lack of motivation, feeling down and sleeping all day, but there are other signs a mental ... more »

How to Diagnose DiaBulimia

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DiaBulimia is a new craze for losing weight, primarily among teenage girls with Type 1 Diabetes. It is often undetected and easier to hide than anorexia or bulimia, but unfortunately it is just as bad and occurs in nearly one third of all Type 1 ... more »

How to Diagnose Dysentery

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Dysentery, a bloody diarrhea, is not a disease in itself and may have many causes. Dysentery kills about 700,000 people throughout the world each year, usually in developing countries with poor sanitation that mixes sewage with drinking water. ... more »

How to Diagnose Dysmenorrhea

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Dysmenorrhea is the official name for cramps or painful menstruation just before and during your period. Diagnosing dysmenorrhea is simple, but many people never speak to their doctor about it. If you are experiencing painful periods, let your ... more »

How to Diagnose Dyspepsia

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Dyspepsia is a very common ailment in the United States. Dyspepsia affects women, men, children, seniors and every race of the population. Although it is not usually a life-threatening ailment, there are rare cases where dyspepsia is the ... more »

How to Diagnose Dyspraxia

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Any trauma to the left hemisphere of the brain, be it a stroke or an injury, can cause loss of speech in some form. Symptoms can overlap and make it difficult to diagnose the problem. Dyspraxia--literally the inability of the brain to direct the ... more »

How to Diagnose Food Poisoning

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There are several types of food-borne illnesses that cause food poisoning, with varying degrees of severity. Bacterial contamination of food products is usually the result of lax handling, preparation and/or storage practices... more »

How to Diagnose Genital Warts or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)

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Genital Warts, an STD caused by certain strains of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), can affect the genital areas in both men and women. This virus may affect the penis, vaginal opening and surrounding organs, rectum, urinary tract and/or bladder. ... more »

How to Diagnose Glaucoma

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According to the Glaucoma Foundation, untreated glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness. Approximately 10 percent of people who receive treatment still lose their vision. With no cure available for glaucoma, proper diagnosis and treatment is ... more »

How to Diagnose Hyponatremia

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Hyponatremia is an imbalance of salt levels in the blood brought on by drinking too much fluid. It is a result of over-hydration. Hyponatremia occurs in patients with other conditions that cause them to retain fluid or in athletes in ... more »

How to Diagnose Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

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If you suspect your child has juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, you must see the family doctor or pediatrician. There is no definitive test for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Instead, the doctor must gather various data to arrive at a diagnosis... more »

How to Diagnose Kidney Disease

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Kidney disease manifests itself with a variety of different symptoms, many of which are similar to symptoms of other conditions. For this reason, it is important to have an understanding of how to diagnose kidney disease and differentiate it from ... more »

How to Diagnose Klinefelter Syndrome

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While afflicted patients frequently mature into adulthood with few visible symptoms, Klinefelter syndrome is a relatively common chromosomal condition. The syndrome only affects males, and its primary effects impair the reproductive system, ... more »

How to Diagnose Malabsorbtion Syndrome

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Malabsorption means impaired absorption of nutrients from the gastrointestinal tract. It can result from defects in the intestinal walls or impaired digestion of food within the intestinal lumen. The net outcome of malabsorbtion is weight loss, ... more »

How to Diagnose Motion Sickness

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Though motion sickness is a common and usually mild disorder, you can have a doctor diagnose it for access to prescription medicines if you have an unusually severe case. A range of effective treatment options are available through your physician... more »