I've been getting extreme symptoms of gastroenteritis about once a month, going on for about five months now. It's excruciatingly painful and usually lasts about 3 days. Any clue to what this might be? Seeing a general surgeon later this week.Thanks!

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Could a general surgeon do tooth extractions?

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Port insertion for chemotherapy should be done by cardiovascular or general surgeon?

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I have a supraclavical lump. I am going to a general surgeon this week. What happens during a biopsy?

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What is the difference between a lipoma and muscle? The general surgeon touched it and said lipoma but it getting smaller?

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Can a general surgeon correct diastasis recti? Do you think he will also repair a small hernia I have even though it's not bothersome?

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What do you suggest if i've been wondering if it was possible that a general surgeon could inject a patient with intravenous chemotherapy?

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Are general surgeons available for consultation to investigate symptoms and order tests? Or are they just physicians one is referred to for surgery?

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My son was diagnosed by a general surgeon with a seroma at the temple 10 days post stitches, he advised us to wait it out. 2 days later it grew in size, what should we do?

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Can a general surgeon operate on a brain just like a neurosurgeon would?

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Can a general surgeon perform a hernia repair, or should I see a GI surgeon?

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Is a plastic surgeon better then a orthopedic surgeon or is general surgeon the best?

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Can a general surgeon do the following procedure: endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ercp)?

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I have a appointment with a general surgeon for a hernia from a old appendix surgery what ? Should i ask him? And will surgery be a must?

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I have a hernia is near my groin, i will be going to a general surgeon in a couple of weeks, but it could it make you feel nauseous, what to do?

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I have an external pile that has come up I the last day or so. Should I see a doctor at the emergency room today or go to a the general surgeon ?

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