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Ab x-ray for fecal load. findings:moderate fecal load in the ascending and transverse colon.no excessive fecal loading of the descending colon and rectum.nonobstructive bowl gas pattern.lung bases clear.bone island in the right femoral neck.thoughts?

Q: ab x-ray for fecal load. findings:moderate fecal load in the ascending and transverse colon.no excessive fecal loading of the descending colon and rectum.nonobstructive bowl gas pattern.lung bases clear.bone island in the right femoral neck.thoughts?

: Nothing concerning about findings. Fecal load depends on how much you have eaten and time between bowel moments.

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Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Nothing concerning about findings. Fecal load depends on how much you have eaten and time between bowel moments.

Dr Bodell agreed

Answered 3/8/2021

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Dr. John Bodell answered

I agree with the answer. I would increase your water intake. I would gently massage your abdomen from right side across the upper abdomen, down the left side into the pelvic region.

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A member asked:

Ab x-ray for fecal load. findings:moderate fecal load in the ascending and transverse colon.no excessive fecal loading of the descending colon and rectum.nonobstructive bowl gas pattern.lung bases clear.bone island in the right femoral neck.thoughts?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Schwarzman answered

Dr Bodell agreed

Dr. John Bodell answered

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