#diagnostic testing

[iheartvmt]

Ear mite party! *dance music*

(Otodectes cynotis)

We're treating the kitty with two months of topical selemectin (Revolution, Revolt).

[stillhere-erehllits]

I have a colonoscopy and endoscopy coming up in two weeks. I’m kind of scared. Going under anesthesia weirds me out. People having access to my unconscious body makes me anxious. Not having memory/control of what I might say coming out of anesthesia gives me anxiety too. And on top of that, I’m worried about what they may find. I’m worried about what they might not find. My desire for answers is equal to the size of my fear of getting terrible news.

[hometowne-auto-repair-and-tire]

Every once in a while, you might hear something out of the ordinary as you drive out of a parking spot or travel down the road.

There are many reasons why these sounds appear.

Car noise can come from anywhere, such as your suspension and tires. They may occur as engine components wear out, belts loosen, and your vehicle experiences normal wear and tear.

What you’re experiencing could be stemming from the air conditioning system or the brakes, as well.

Because they can be symptoms of car problems or indicate that maintenance is needed, it’s a good idea to pay attention to the noises you hear and have an expert look into them.

[medicalequipmentabimed]

Clinical Chemistry Analyzer

A clinical chemistry analyzer is a vital piece of medical laboratory equipment used to analyze various chemical components within bodily fluids such as blood, serum, plasma, or urine. Simultaneous dual-wavelength measuring

[steves-auto-repair-va]

Did your car heater stop working? You may have noticed that it’s blowing cold air, or no air at all. 

In the case of a Ford Mustang, the blower fan isn’t operating correctly. The heat only works on the “high” setting. 

The technician would need to perform diagnostic testing to determine what’s causing the heating problem.

[camelliaplacehealthcareservic]

Whether it’s a child or an adult who will undergo an ADHD assessment, the steps for a proper diagnosis are more or less the same. Some primary care services in Connecticut may include psychological services such as diagnostic testing and consultations for various mental health problems. Continue reading the article to familiarize the process of getting tested for ADHD.

[thebibliosphere]

Hi! I was wondering if you’ve ever heard of ‘nutrition response testing’ (also called ‘applied kinesiology’ and ‘contact reflex analysis’)? I had it done a few days ago by a holistic health care practice and they recommended several (expensive) supplements for various health issues. I didn’t know that was what was going to happen going in, my mom got a recommendation for their practice and convinced me to try it. I was originally going to go along with it, since they really sounded like they knew what they were talking about, and made me feel very heard and respected, but now I’m not so sure. They made a pretty big oversight regarding me being allergic to one of the recommended supplements, which lead to me doing a ton of research on everything they were doing. It was pretty inconclusive. Some sites said it’s complete pseudoscience and doesn’t work at all, but I’ve also seen a lot of people claim it helped them with decades long health issues. I just really don’t know what to make of this, or where to go to figure it out, so I figured I’d ask you.

I also know several people who found relief from symptoms from seeing kinesiologists.

I respect their experiences and am glad they found help, but as someone who worked the holistic circuit for many years and still uses some holistic treatments in my own health journey, I am going to urge an abundance of caution going forward.

In holistic circles, there's a tendency to throw supplements at you to see what sticks. If you feel better, great! You possibly had a deficiency you were either unaware of or were just on the cusp of borderline so it wasn't flagged up in regular testing.

If you don't, there's a tendency to tell you to keep taking them because "these things take time," and also have you tried {x other product they also just so happen to sell in their clinic.}

And people do it, usually because the supplements cost less than going to see the actual doctor, or their doctor doesn't make them feel heard and this nice person is offering them a solution while sounding very confident about it.

One of the major draws of holistic medicine for a lot of people is that it lets sick people feel heard. We take time with people to make them feel valid and cared for because that is also an important part of the healing process. But again, speaking as someone with multiple holistic qualifications and who still uses some of them, holistic care is not a substitute for conventional medicine. It can be a good addition, but it should not be your only method of treatment.

Now, not all of these items are useless and not all people who sell supplements and other such things in their clinic are suspicious.

It's just that there's very little regulation on who can sell these kind of things (as well as very little regulation of the supplements themselves), and you need to be careful about who you trust and be aware of how they are being promoted to you.

(One way to do this is look up the brand of supplements being sold and seeing who their parent company is. Chiropractors, for instance, are notorious for buying supplements from companies that operate like MLMs, giving them incentive to shill them to all their patients whether they need them or not.)

It's true, some holistic types are very good at spotting deficiencies in how the body looks and responds to certain things. Especially if they have legitimate medical training to back up their practice. But that is also true of any conventional doctor who pays attention.

I walked in to see my PCP not too long ago and he was able to diagnose a zinc deficiency due to the symptoms I was describing and a subtle change he noticed in my nails.

Hell, my dentist was the one who figured out my mouth ulcers and the muscle tic in my jaw might be a b12 deficiency and urged me to see the doctor who ultimately saved my life.

In those instances, supplementation was necessary because I have chronic underlying conditions that prevent me from absorbing nutrients from my food.

Unlike any kinesiologist I've known, however, both instances were followed up with diagnostic blood work to check the accuracy of those suspected deficiencies, both to ensure it was correct but also ensure appropriate supplemental dosing.

I can't tell you the number of times someone has suggested I take "shit-yourself" levels of magnesium because someone who also shills essential oils on the side told them to. No thank you.

You didn't mention if the person you saw wanted to do diagnostic blood testing before offering you supplements, but if they didn't, that's a red flag for me. The fact that they missed an allergy you presumably told them about is another (just as it would be for a regular doctor).

So, should you listen to them? That's up to you. I personally prefer to see doctors who take a more holistic approach to the body, but I also know enough to combine it with conventional medicine and when testing is needed. I have that experience and know-how. Not everyone does, and it can be very easy to trust the nice person telling you to Buy Their Shiny Tonic To Cure Thine Ailments.

Maybe it'll help, maybe it won't. But it sounds like your gut is giving you a warning sign. I'd be inclined not to ignore it.

[gaeasun]

If you haven't taken the test before here, its not too long.

[iheartvmt]

[emphasisonthehomo]

Bean isn’t doing well.

[hometowne-auto-repair-and-tire]

During your daily travels or on extended trips, you may have noticed your car’s check engine light turn on.

This symbol isn’t one that should be ignored for long. When it appears on the dashboard, it’s cluing you in that there’s a problem. What that issue is exactly … well, that mystery can take some time to solve. The root cause could span a number of components and various systems.

Every vehicle is made up of a different set of monitors. Some examples include fuel monitors, EVAP monitors, and catalyst monitors.

The car is constantly testing itself, with several tests performed at one time. Each test has a certain parameter, and a code is sent if something is wrong.

[cannabisbutch]

U ever have internalized ableism so bad you try to stand up during a [undefined medical event*] and u fall off ur fucking bed instead. And u still feel like ur somehow faking??

*Im ok, im an ex athlete so im good at falling. I have a dr appt already scheduled for next week ill bring it up then dw

[boytoyfaun]

Healthcare in this country sucks so bad. If you are feeling generous or have enjoyed my content, please consider helping me pay for an upcoming diagnostic test that my insurance won't cover.

I'm saving as much as I can but I'll still be $600 short by the time of the appointment in March, if my budget is correct.

Any amount to $boytoyfaun or buymeacoffee gets you custom content. I'm kink friendly and never judge. If you have qs about my situation or what kind of content I'll do, please send me a message!

$207/600

[a-hiking-fish]

Y’all ever get your rad complimented by the radiologist?

[dungeonmalcontent]

Man, you ever just... You ever just start pacing and then stop and sit down to write and what comes out is the most raw villain monologue you've ever heard?

[rhysintherain]

For a show about diagnostic medicine, House does shockingly little actual diagnosis.

"Start him on antibiotics." Have you seen a bacteria? No? That's because apparently nobody on your team knows how to grow a culture or run a gram stain.

"It's probably cancer, start him on radiation." Without finding the cancer?? Without knowing what it is so you can decide on a treatment plan??

Very funny that actual diagnosis is too boring for House, so he just throws treatments at people until it almost kills them and demonstrates what the problem isn't.