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Ct showed nonspecific circumferencial distal wall thickening of my rectal wall. radiologist said it was perhaps suggestive of proctitis. next step?
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Ask your doc: See what your referring physician wants to do because he or she has all of your history and knows best. However, the next step most often involves a physical examination, possible proctoscopy ;#40;scope;#41; and may or may not include a referral. Ps, this is a pretty common finding. Of course, keep appt with gastroenterologist but don't worry too much.
Answered 12/26/2020
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