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Difficult to Diagnose Conditions

An undiagnosed condition, or a difficult to diagnose condition, is one where someone experiences symptoms but does not have a formal diagnosis, despite being investigated by their doctors. In some circumstances, a person may have definite symptoms but further investigations do not point to a clear diagnosis.

Although being diagnosed with a serious condition can be hard, not receiving a definite diagnosis can be even more difficult to deal with.

Feeling anxious about being undiagnosed is perfectly understandable. Doctors may not be able to give you answers about the future, including how your condition will progress, which may make you feel insecure. And while there are often support groups for people diagnosed with conditions like multiple sclerosis or epilepsy, if you do not have a diagnosis you may not be able to benefit from these as a source of support.

So listen to your body. You know it better than anyone else, and if you feel something is wrong or different, don’t ignore it. Write down any new symptoms, noting the date and circumstances, as this can be really useful towards getting a diagnosis. If you feel your concerns are not being met, don’t give up.

At 23MD, we listen to our patients, and together can make a plan to include appropriate investigations that may have been overlooked. We use the newest and most scientifically proven investigations available to try to enable a diagnosis. This might include the use of blood tests for hormones, inflammatory markers, or even food sensitivities, scans and other investigations that you may not have considered before discussing your symptoms in detail. At 23MD, we believe that each patient is an individual who requires time and attention, with appropriate investigation and treatments to meet their particular needs, and realise a state of full wellbeing.

If you have any questions or wish to book a consultation, please contact us on 020 7078 0203.

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