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Health Encyclopedia: Menstrual Disorders Diagnosis

Diagnosis


A doctor needs to have a complete history of any medical or personal conditions that might be causing menstrual disorders. This information can help determine whether a menstrual problem is caused by another medical condition. For example, non-menstrual conditions that may cause abdominal pain include appendicitis, urinary tract infections, ectopic pregnancy, and irritable bowel syndrome. Endometriosis and fibroids may cause heavy bleeding and pain. Doctors may ask questions concerning:

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Your Asthma Control Checklist for the Fall and Winter
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...tobacco smoke-free home. Stoves and fireplaces and gas dryers should be properly ventilated to... Read more »

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Dr. Eisner Q&A #6
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...as obesity. Two weeks ago, I started having excess gas and belching. I felt like I had too much... Read more »

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New HFA Reliever Inhalers for Asthma- Things You Should Know
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert

...is also recommended that 3 priming sprays be done again if the inhaler has not been used for... Read more »

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Lists for Living and Somedays
By Pattye Snyder , Health Expert

...medicine really upset my stomach (and gave me enough gas to drive to Chicago and back), but I... Read more »

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Parenting Teens and Young Adults with ADHD - A Discussion with Dr. Ari Tuckman
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...friends, not have a cell phone, not have money to buy gas or use their car. Let your child know... Read more »

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Cervical Cancer: Treatment for CIN and Carcinoma in Situ
...office in 15 minutes without medication.The vagina is opened with a speculum and a probe transmits gas (either nitrous oxide or carbon dioxide), which freezes the surface of the cervix.The gas is... Read more »
Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Surgery
...done as outpatient surgery.The surgeon inserts a needle through the navel and pumps carbon dioxide gas through it and into the abdomen to create space in the abdomen. (This step may raise blood... Read more »
Acid Reflux GERD Surgery: Fundoplication
...surgical patients would still required anti-GERD medications and that 38% would have new symptoms (e.g., gas, bloating, trouble swallowing), with most occurring more than a year after surgery.... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Female Sterilization
...surgical treatment.After any of the procedures, a woman may feel tired, dizzy, nauseous, bloated, or gassy, and may have minor abdominal and shoulder pain. In general, there is more postoperative... Read more »
Plastic Surgery- Facelifts
...fat and tissue, such as fat under the chin and neck, are removed.The endoscopic subperiosteal or subgaleal face-lift is a less invasive surgical technique. The surgeon raises facial structures... Read more »

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