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What should i expect at a first visit with a gi specialist if i'm having lower l and r abdominal pain, rectal pain, and irregular bowel movements?

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Dr. Tony Ho answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Scope: Likely some stool studies, basic blood work, and consideration for a colonoscopy, depending on how long your symptoms have been going on for.

Answered 9/20/2019

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IBS: At the first visit to a gastroenterologist with the mentioned symptoms, you expect that he/ she will obtain a full history and a physical examination. He/ she should also address your symptoms and treat your irritable bowel syndrome like symptoms. He/ she should also do a rectal exam and obtain a stool sample. Hope my answer is of help to you and good luck.

Answered 10/24/2017

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