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Should a gi dr do some kind of internal exam if defecation takes an hour or more and still has feeling of not being done? or who do we see for this?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Your condition need: Further evaluation , yes internal examination , endoscopy, anorectal monometric studies , speak to your GI doctor

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Should a gi dr do some kind of internal exam if defecation takes an hour or more and still has feeling of not being done? or who do we see for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

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