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any available virtual doctors? i need to go for a test?

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Telemedicine: Any requests for Consult cannot be fulfilled on this portion of the HealthTap site. This is for general medical questions only and cannot be used for consults, diagnosis or treatment of any disease. Please visit our Telemedicine portion of the website for a Video Consult with a Physician.

Question 2

doctors, what are the tests for if someone might have diabetes?

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Blood sugar: High blood sugar is the hallmark of diabetes. We measure fasting blood sugar and average blood sugar levels ( the a1c test) to make the diagnosis.

Question 3

how do doctors test for pad?

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Physical exam: And non invasive testing such as segmental pressures or abi's. These tests check blood flow to the legs.

Question 4

how do doctors test you for insomnia?

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Sleep study: A sleep study can be done to monitor and record cause and severity of the insomnia.

Question 5

how do doctors tests infants' hearing?

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Newborn screening: Nearly 97% of babies born in the U.S. Undergo hearing screening in the 1st month of life. Special equipment now makes this easy and reliable. It allows doctors to provide important early intervention (hearing aids) to hearing-impaired babies, avoiding speech and language complications.

Question 6

why would my doctor redo my ctology test?

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Depends: Sometimes it is redone if specimen is inadequate, confirm a diagnosis or remove more tissue or to follow up.

Question 7

what tests do doctors do to check you liver?

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Blood tests : Liver enzymes,ALT and AST are the most important enzymes.Alkaline phosphatase for liver and bone,also ultrasound to check for damaged liver.

Question 8

how do doctors test themselves for depression?

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See below: Just like we recommend to you, we try to ask for professional help, no self-diagnosis (it is difficult though:)  we try ask for help when needed. Focus on stress management, e.g. Self-care, relaxation, taking breaks when possible.

Question 9

how do doctors test women for bad circulation?

Accepted Answer

Ankle Brachial Index: When interpreted by an experienced physician, the ankle brachial index (abi) along with toe pressures and arterial waveforms is the best noninvasive indicator  of poor circulation. In fact, decreased abi is a predictor of death, heart attack, and stroke and is a good way to identify people with vascular disease who may benefit from lifestyle change and medical treatment. See your doctor.

Question 10

do doctors always do a drug test before surgery?

Accepted Answer

No: The testing is usually done if an suspicions are raised per patient regarding drug use.

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