Sentences with phrase «rule out some other conditions first»

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First, rule out any medical issues like a dermatological condition, fungal infection, or other illness.

The physician's first goal is to rule out other conditions that might be causing the dementia, especially because some causes of dementia are reversible, such as normal pressure hydrocephalus and vitamin B12 deficiency.

There is also no lab test for lupus, so it has to be identified by first ruling out other conditions.

First, a standard x-ray will most likely be performed, to rule out any other condition which could be causing the issue.

Although about 30 % of cats between the ages of 11 - 14 (and more than 50 % of cats over 15) develop cognitive dysfunction, diagnosing the problem first requires ruling out other medical conditions.

Parasites and other medical conditions should be ruled out first, but if the problem points to your kitten's diet, get your veterinarian's opinion on the best diet for your kitten.

Your veterinarian will first want to rule out other conditions that might be causing the behavior, such as brain or thyroid disease.

First however, tumors, infections, strokes in the spine, and other conditions must be ruled out before a diagnosis of disk disease must be made.