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• CT scan

  Find out more about why CT scans are done and what happens before, during and after the scan.

• Kidney stones - Diagnosis

  Imaging tests, such as a CT scan, can be used to help confirm the diagnosis or locate a kidney stone.

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease - Diagnosis

  Urine tests and specialised blood tests are used, plus an ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI scan.

• Diagnosing a stroke

  Strokes are usually diagnosed through blood tests, scans and other tests. Doing this may also show what caused it.

• Tests and next steps for mouth cancer

  Find out how mouth cancer is diagnosed, including what tests you might need to have and how long it takes to get the results.

• Thoracic outlet syndrome

  Find out about thoracic outlet syndrome, where nerves or blood vessels near the top of the ribs get squashed. It's often linked to having an extra rib (cervical rib).

• Thrombophilia

  Find out about thrombophilia, including what symptoms it causes and how it is treated.

• Asbestosis

  Asbestosis is a serious lung condition caused by exposure to asbestos – a building material used mostly from the 1950s to the 1990s.

• Diverticular disease and diverticulitis

  Find out about diverticular disease and diverticulitis, common conditions affecting the large intestine (bowel).

• Cholesteatoma

  Find out about cholesteatoma, a rare ear condition that causes hearing and balance problems, including the symptoms, when to get medical help and treatments.