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To diagnose iron-deficiency anemia, your doctor may do a physical exam, or order blood tests or other diagnostic tests. Blood tests will show a low hemoglobin level and low level of iron in your blood.

Your doctor may diagnose cystic fibrosis based on your signs and symptoms and results from certain tests, such as genetic and sweat tests that are done to confirm screening tests.

Sarcoidosis is a condition in which immune cells form lumps, called granulomas, in your organs. Inflammation is thought to cause granulomas to form and may also lead to temporary or permanent scarring at the site of the granulomas.

Una prueba de esfuerzo generalmente se realiza en un hospital o consultorio médico. Su médico le dará instrucciones para prepararse para el examen y le dirá qué esperar durante y después del examen.

Your doctor may diagnose a pleural disorder based on your medical history, a physical exam, and diagnostic tests and procedures. Before diagnosing you with a pleural disorder, your doctor will rule out other medical reasons or conditions that may be causing your signs and symptoms.

Pneumonia occurs when certain bacterial, viral, and fungal infections cause inflammation in the air sacs, or alveoli, of the lungs. Some of the more common causes in the United States include Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus bacteria, the influenza or flu virus, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Risk factors for DIC include infection, injury, lifestyle habits, and other medical conditions.

Your doctor will diagnose pneumonia based on your medical history, a physical exam, and test results. Sometimes pneumonia is hard to diagnose because your symptoms may be the same as a cold or flu. You may not realize that your condition is more serious until it lasts longer than these other conditions.

Your risk of pneumonia may be higher because of your age, environment, lifestyle habits, and other medical conditions.

Muchos factores aumentan el riesgo de tener presión arterial alta. Algunos de ellos, como los hábitos poco saludables, pueden cambiarse. Otros factores de riesgo, como el sexo, la edad, el historial familiar y genético, la raza y el origen étnico no pueden cambiarse. Un estilo de vida saludable puede reducir el riesgo de desarrollar presión arterial alta.