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Does a gi doctor first establish wether it's acute nausea or chronic nausea before proceeding further? n/a

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Dr. Philip Woodworth answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: Establishing whether a problem is acute or chronic is basic good doctoring in the evaluation of any issue.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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