Mutations in the F8 gene cause hemophilia A, while hemophilia B is caused by mutations in the F9 gene. The proteins made by these genes play a critical role in the process of blood clotting.
There are many different types of imaging tests used to diagnose diseases of the digestive system. Computed Tomography (CT Scan) A CT scan, computed tomography, takes multiple X-rays of the body from different angles in a very short period of time.
Because there are no tests that confirm a post-polio syndrome diagnosis, your doctor may use certain tests to rule out other conditions, including: Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies. Electromyography measures the tiny electrical discharges produced in muscles. A thin-needle electrode is inserted into the muscles to be studied.