Diagnosis of Inflammation
The diagnosis of inflammation is based on the symptoms mentioned before.
- The doctor looks at the damaged spot and diagnose the severity of the injury, and on that basis, determines whether it is necessary to do clinical studies.
- Small cuts or scratches are easy to recognize.
- Infections in the digestive or respiratory systems also produce inflammation, it is possible to detect if you are accompanied by other symptoms such as fever or diarrhea.
- If hemorrhoids are caused by easily identified because it invariably appears in the anal region. – When symptoms of arthritis are performed radiological examination, analysis of a sample of fluid that lubricates joints (synovium) and some tests to determine if there are accumulations of uric acid (waste product) or calcium salts.
- If there is because of menstruation or premenstrual syndrome is easily identified by the proximity of the cycle or when there is bleeding.
- Rhinitis and sinusitis are diagnosed by physical symptoms and auscultation.
- Gum inflammation is detected by observation and touch.
- Conjunctivitis is identified by physical examination and conduct of clinical history, including information on personal and family history of allergies, it is common to investigate the use of contact lenses and method for cleaning, and the habit of using cosmetics old or swimming without eye protection. Also, a sample of secretions from the affected person to see if the discomfort is infectious diseases.
- The doctor determines that a person has inflamed stomach mucosa through endoscopy, which is the direct observation of the digestive organs by a camera that is inserted inside the patient’s body.
- In case of skin inflammation, the specialist asks the patient to understand their symptoms, the date on which appeared the inconvenience, investigates the possible causes that led to illness and injuries examined to assess the extent of damage.
- When it occurs in the appendix, the patient presents symptoms that are essential to establish the diagnosis, which is complemented by physical examination and blood tests to determine if it is caused by infection. Also, if the disease is in advanced stage are useful radiographs and ultrasound.
- To determine whether there is inflammation of the peritoneum is performed radiological studies.
The physician identifies the colon by auscultation and clinical history, but if in doubt resort to endoscopy, which involves sliding a fiberoptic tube through the rectum to view the structure and coating, and may remove tissue samples for analysis. In these cases, abdominal radiographs can also determine the physical condition of the affected area.