What Is Eagle Syndrome?
9. Diagnosis
Eagle syndrome shares symptoms with many other medical conditions, which makes it a lot more difficult to diagnose. Your doctor will want to perform a brief physical exam at first, and this may include feeling for signs of an abnormally long styloid process. The doctor will also want to ask you questions about your symptoms.
If eagle syndrome is suspected then you will likely be referred to a specialist. The specialist will hopefully be able to eliminate other possibilities and find out what the problem is. They will often use imaging techniques like an X-ray or CT scan to help them achieve this.
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