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Which med procedure used to detect presence of hair in the stomach? i have compulsive trichophagia n chew the hair to small pieces b4 ingestion
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Endoscopy: The most accurate way to see it is endoscopy by a gastroenterologist.
Answered 9/14/2013
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Rather than... : Finding a way to hide your compulsive behavior i would advise you to seek help from a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist.This is a medical disorder and left untreated could ruin your life.Please consider this advice carefully.
Answered 3/29/2015
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