You might be tested for a variety of reasons--because of a problem you've reported to your doctor, to check on a condition that has already been diagnosed, or maybe to see how you're responding to prescribed medication. These are just some of the reasons why your doctor might ask for a lab test. There are hundreds of tests that could be ordered for different reasons. Also, different combinations of tests may be ordered for different reasons.

To diagnose congestive heart failure your physician will use one of many diagnostic tests including a chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, and echocardiogram. If you are diagnosed with congestive heart failure associated with coronary artery disease, an angiogram, ventriculogram, or cardiac MRI may be performed. The angiogram produces images of your coronary arteries while the ventriculogram shows the shape and strength of your left ventricle.

If you have had hepatitis B or are a carrier of hepatitis B virus. Your doctor should check you closely for signs of a hepatitis infection during treatment with Rituxan and for several months after treatment ends

Absolutely. You can take our Clinical Information brochure to your doctor either before or after you purchase RESPeRATE. To request this brochure please visit our "Info Kit" page and make sure you tick the box for additional information to share with your doctor. Alternatively, visit our "Clinical Evidence" page and print it off to take with you next time you see him.

Keep in mind that all doctors are not alike. If your doctor has no training in nutritional science, he/she is not looking for the same things that a doctor trained in clinical nutrition is looking for. Any licensed physician can order these tests but they must establish an account with the lab.

Multiple tests are available to help your doctor diagnose your condition. Discuss each test with your doctor, including any concerns you may have and what he or she expects to learn from the results. Digital rectal exam (DRE). This is usually the first test your doctor will order. During the DRE, the doctor inserts a gloved and lubricated finger into the rectum to feel the size of the prostate. Urinalysis.

Most traditional doctors don’t do this testing because they don’t have the experience or training, and are too busy or skeptical to invest the time to learn. Dr. Blum received her FM training with Dr. Bland, and continues to work as a FM practitioner, and has much experience using and interpreting these special tests.

Medical history and physical examination. The doctor will need to know about your eating habits and medication use and will examine you for signs of illness. Stool culture. Lab technicians analyze a sample of stool to check for bacteria, parasites, or other signs of disease or infection. Fasting tests.

A: Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are a series of different breathing tests, usually done at a hospital or clinic. Most of these breathing tests are done by blowing into a tube while sitting in a chair or booth. Learn more about PFTs by clicking here.

Treatment for coronary artery disease (CAD) depends upon how far the disease has already progressed. Coronary artery disease is the buildup of plaque on the inside of the coronary arteries, the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to heart muscle. As you review your treatment options, consider the following: No matter what medical treatment you receive, lifestyle changes-including quitting smoking, following a heart-healthy diet, and exercising-are critical to managing the disease.

We give all our patients the “paperwork” needed for follow-up. You take home your surgery report, lab test, chest X-ray, etc. If you are looking at the Lap-Band, we will give you a list of doctors in the states that perform fills. (You are more than welcome to come back to our center for fills.) Our coordinators keep in touch with all of our patients via email or telephone to answer any questions you may have post-op.

Medical tests are done if the doctor's exam finds a concern that the wetting may be caused by an underlying health problem. They may be done if a child does not get dry after correctly using a dryness system such as Try for Dry. Testing at this point is because of the chance the failure to get dry could possibly be due to a hidden health issue.

There are several reasons to act now: few physicians order such an extensive evaluation. Most physicians are conditioned to treat illness rather than to seek out wellness and are hindered by "medically necessary" testing requirements of most insurance carriers and Medicare laws that prohibit such screening tests for reimbursement. The "Cancersafe? Test" can be a core part of your preventive program. Don't wait until problems are obvious.

Are older than 80 years. Patients over 80 years should not take ACTOplus met unless their kidney function is checked and it is normal. Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if ACTOplus met can harm your unborn baby. ACTOplus met is not recommended for pregnant women. Talk to your doctor about the best way to control your blood glucose levels while pregnant. Are breast-feeding. It is not known if ACTOplus met passes into your milk or whether it can harm your baby.

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Celebrex works or Celebrex may affect how your other medicines work. Your healthcare provider may have to adjust your dose or watch you closely if you take certain medicines. Celebrex cannot take the place of aspirin for prevention of heart attack or stroke.

Yes. People are often concerned that their doctor will frown upon or criticize any alternative methods that they may be using alongside their conventional treatment, but most doctors, if they aren’t exactly open-minded about alternatives, will certainly be understanding.

Doctors and nurses will assess the type (acute or chronic and nociceptive or neuropathic) and the severity of pain before prescribing pain medication. Frequently, doctors or nurses will ask patients to rate their pain on a scale from 0 (no pain at all) to 10 (the worst pain imaginable).

Your doctor may not know of this specific type of biofeedback. He or she will maintain a healthy skepticism about any new approach claiming numerous benefits. If your doctor is familiar with EEG biofeedback in general, he may still be thinking in terms of the more common early experiments with alpha wave training, rather than with the training we are dealing with here.

If you are receiving treatment from your doctor, then it makes sense to tell him/her about your intention to have acupuncture. At the same time, you should always inform your acupuncturist of any other treatment you are receiving, such as medications, as this may affect your response to the acupuncture treatment.

Pain is your body's way of telling you that there may be something seriously wrong. Your provider must make sure that you are not having another problem which is causing the pain.

Your doctor should be a guide only. He or she provides the proper glasses and assesses the extent of the cataract and any other eye problems. But he cannot interpret how your vision is being affected on a day to day basis--only you can.

Before taking Adipex or any prescription medicine, you should inform your healthcare provider, during either a physical or online consultation, of your complete medical history, including medical problems, allergies and any other medications (especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors/MAOI) that you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription), even if you stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks.

Before taking Tenuate (Diethylpropion) or any prescription medicine, you should inform your healthcare provider, during either a physical or online consultation, of your complete medical history, including medical problems, allergies and any other medications (especially monoamine oxidase inhibitors/MAOI) that you are taking (both prescription and non-prescription), even if you stopped taking them within the past 2 weeks.

No. But combined with your other health information it allows you, your family and your doctor to make a more-informed decision about the types of treatment approaches you may select moving forward.