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Can a family dr. tell if you have gallstone problems just by your description to him?
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Yes: History is a major part of the diagnostic process. It serves a guide to further diagnostic tests to confirm the differential diagnosis
Answered 7/25/2017
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No. But your: doctor can get a good idea just on your symptoms alone. An ultrasound test is usually necessary to confirm presence of gallstones.
Answered 7/25/2017
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Gallstone.: A family doctor should very well be able to suspect a gallstone or gallbladder problem through a good history-taking and physical examination. Goal-directed testing can then be enacted to confirm/deny.
Answered 11/28/2017
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