Diagnosis Guide

Bursitis: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. CT scan A CT scan is an imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer imaging to produce cross-sectional images of the structures inside the body. It shows detailed images of the bones,

Burns: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Biopsy Biopsy is the process of removing and subsequently studying damaged tissues. For burn patients, biopsy is particularly useful since it examines the magnitude of collagen damage caused to the skin, the vascular damage in

Bulimia Nervosa: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Diagnosis through criteria A psychiatrist may diagnose an individual suffering from bulimia nervosa on the basis of symptoms s/he may be presenting. Individuals with bulimia tend to have bingeing episodes. Even when they are

Bronchitis: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Chest X-ray Perhaps one of the most common and usual test to diagnose bronchitis is a chest X-ray. Though the most routine, chest X-ray gives the doctors a convincing and clear idea about the disease

Breast Cancer: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Breast physical exam A breast physical exam should be performed by a doctor or a qualified professional and should be done at least once every three years. This test is different from the self

Brain Cancer: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Biopsy The biopsy test is a confirmatory test which involves extracting a tissue sample from the brain and testing it for cancerous cells. In this test, an incision is made in the scalp and

Bone Tumors: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis

Blood Clots: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Complete blood count (CBC) test One of the most commonly done blood tests, the CBC test is basically the calculation of the cellular elements of blood. The test evaluates the three main types of

Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Psychological evaluation A proper psychological evaluation may involve use of all or some of the above mentioned procedures along with psychological counseling wherein the individual may be allowed to express and talk about her/his

Binge Eating Disorder: Diagnosis Top Diagnosis 1. Psychological assessment Binge eating is basically an ‘expressive disorder’. This means that the disorder is more or less an expression of other psychological illnesses like depression, anxiety or trauma associated with childhood abuse.