Brain & Nervous System: Tests & Diagnosis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Exams and Tests
10/29/08, HealthwiseCarpal tunnel syndrome is usually diagnosed from the results of a:
Electromyogram (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies
07/29/08, HealthwiseAn electromyogram (EMG) measures the electrical activity of muscles at rest and during contraction. Nerve conduction studies measure how well and how fast the nerves can send electrical signals. Nerves control the muscles in the body by
Dix-Hallpike test for vertigo
07/02/08, HealthwiseThe Dix-Hallpike test (also called Nylen-Barany test) determines whether vertigo is triggered by certain head movements. Your doctor will carefully observe any involuntary eye movements (nystagmus) that may occur during this test
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Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) - Exams and Tests
12/29/08, HealthwiseBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is diagnosed with a detailed physical and neurologic exam and from your medical history. But diagnosing the cause of the spinning, whirling sensation of vertigo can be difficult. Several dis
Neuroblastoma: Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI PDQ]
02/08/08, HealthwiseThis PDQ cancer information summary for health professionals provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed, evidence-based information about neuroblastoma screening. This summary is reviewed regularly and updated as necessary by the PDQ Screening and Prevent
Diabetic Neuropathy - Exams and Tests
06/03/08, HealthwiseA diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy is based largely on your symptoms, medical history, and neurologic examination. During a neurologic exam, your doctor will check how well you feel light touch, temperature, pain, and movement. Yo
Catecholamines in Urine
07/28/08, HealthwiseA test for catecholamines measures the amount of the hormones epinephrine, norepinephrine, metanephrine, and dopamine in the urine. These catecholamines are made by nerve tissue, the brain, and the adrenal glands. Catecholamines help
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
07/29/08, HealthwiseAn electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors (electrodes) are attached to your head and hooked by wires to a computer. The computer records your brain's electrica
Cerebral Palsy - Exams and Tests
10/14/08, HealthwiseSigns of cerebral palsy (CP) may not be present or detected at birth. A doctor may closely monitor a newborn or child for signs of CP if he or she has known risk factors. These factors may be related to problems during pregnancy or bi
Epilepsy - Exams and Tests
10/29/07, HealthwiseMaking the correct diagnosis is vital to identifying the appropriate treatment to control seizures.
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