Gastro Appt.

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Ashley_John
Ashley_John Posts: 25
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Hi! I am seeing a gastrointestinal doctor next week and am wondering what to expect? I am going in regards to chronic constipation. I have been to MULTIPLE other doctors but they have finally referred me to a gastro doctor.

What should I expect? Any advice?

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  • Ashley_John
    Ashley_John Posts: 25
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  • lblert
    lblert Posts: 55
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    Not to scare you, but they will probably do a rectal exam. It's unpleasant but pretty quick. I have IBS and had to go to the GI doc a lot in the past. Pretty much every time, they did a rectal exam.
  • Ashley_John
    Ashley_John Posts: 25
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    This may be too personal, but how do they perform this exam? Should I expect x-rays, etc. I am so nervous! I hope they are nice ;) Haha!

    Do they come up with a diagnosis just through examining?
  • lblert
    lblert Posts: 55
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    Sent you a more detailed PM.

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