My cousin has these red, scaly patches on her skin, mostly on her elbows and knees. Someone told us it might be psoriasis, but ...
diagnosis questions
23 questions tagged diagnosis.
My father has had liver issues for a while, and the doctor used the term 'cirrhosis.' I'm trying to grasp what that means for h...
My friend's father had issues with frequent urination and blood in his urine, and it turned out to be bladder cancer. What are ...
A friend of mine mentioned his son has ADHD and said it's a mental health diagnosis. Is this true? I always thought it was more...
I'm a psychology student, and we're studying the DSM-5-TR. I'm trying to get a clear picture of the scale of recognized conditi...
My friend recently came out as transgender, and some people around us are saying it's a mental illness. I want to understand if...
My doctor is recommending some tests for 'latent TB diagnosis' because I was exposed to someone with TB. What exactly is involv...
I've been coughing a lot and feeling tired for a while, and since I smoke, I'm getting worried. What's the process for diagnosi...
My doctor mentioned that it can take a long time to get a chronic migraine diagnosis, and I'm trying to understand why. I've be...
I've been experiencing shortness of breath and a persistent cough, especially at night. My grandmother has asthma, so I'm wonde...
My therapist used the term 'dual diagnosis' when talking about my friend's mental health issues. I'm trying to understand what ...
My recent blood test reports showed that my liver enzyme levels are slightly elevated, and the doctor mentioned we might need t...
My neighbour's child has a fever, and we're worried about dengue. I heard about the NS1 test. Can it detect dengue accurately i...
My mother has been experiencing stiffness and pain in her hands, and we're concerned about rheumatoid arthritis. Who is the bes...
I've been having irregular periods and some other symptoms, and my doctor suggested I might have PCOS. What's involved in getti...
I recently had a routine check-up, and my blood sugar levels were a bit elevated. My doctor wants me to get further testing. Wh...
I've been feeling extremely thirsty all the time and needing to urinate very frequently, more than usual. Someone mentioned 'di...
I get really severe headaches, sometimes with nausea and sensitivity to light, and they can last for days. My sister thinks it ...
My husband snores very loudly and often seems to stop breathing during sleep. We're considering a sleep study for him, what kin...
My father has had psoriasis for many years, and now he is complaining about joint pain, especially in his fingers and toes. He ...