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What does a gastroenterologist diagnose stomach problems? what tests do they generally use?

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Of course...: ...diagnosing stomach problems is one of the things a "stomach doctor" specializes in. Diagnoses are based on physical exam, response to empiric medication trials, lab work, x-rays, endoscopic studies, and some nifty new technologies like functional methodology, swallowed capsules, and more. I note you're 50, so don't forget to get your screening colonoscopy!

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Answered 6/11/2015

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My 16 year old son has been seen by a gastroenterologist for severe stomach pain,he was diagnosed with EOE. His dr. has dismissed my concern about the severe stomach pain, how can I make my child comfortable?

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