Digestive Health: Tests & Diagnosis

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  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Abdomen

    04/10/07, Healthwise

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a test done with a large machine that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the belly. In many cases MRI gives information about structur

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  • Should I have tests for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?

    05/23/08, Healthwise

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive problem. Many people have symptoms of IBS (such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or abdominal pain) and never see a doctor about them. Other people may choose to see a doctor becaus

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  • Gallstones - Exams and Tests

    08/02/07, Healthwise

    Gallstones may be found during tests that evaluate abdominal pain or during routine ultrasound exams to monitor a pregnancy. The health professional will ask questions about your medical history and your symptoms and will do a physica

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  • Medical history and physical examination for irritable bowel syndrome

    05/23/08, Healthwise

    To determine whether your symptoms meet the criteria for diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), your doctor may ask you questions about:

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  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Exams and Tests

    05/23/08, Healthwise

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be diagnosed based on symptoms. In most cases, only minimal tests are needed. A health professional diagnoses IBS when a person has the typical symptoms of the disorder and, if needed, tests have ruled out o

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  • Inguinal Hernia - Exams and Tests

    05/16/07, Healthwise

    The diagnosis of inguinal hernia is usually based on your medical history and a physical exam. Tests such as ultrasound and CT scans are not usually needed to diagnose an inguinal hernia. In most cases, a doctor can identify an i

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  • Lactose Intolerance - Exams and Tests

    08/15/07, Healthwise

    If your doctor thinks you have lactose intolerance, he or she will ask questions about your medical history and do a physical exam. Before making a diagnosis, your doctor may ask that you avoid dairy products for a short time to see

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  • Pyloric Stenosis - Exams and Tests

    12/21/07, Healthwise

    Pyloric stenosis is diagnosed by a physical exam and your baby's medical history and symptoms. An upper gastrointestinal (UGI) series or an abdominal ultrasound can be used to diagnose pyloric stenosis.

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  • Rectal Prolapse - Exams and Tests

    08/09/07, Healthwise

    A doctor can diagnose rectal prolapse by asking you questions about your symptoms and by doing a thorough physical exam. The doctor may ask questions about when your symptoms began and whether they have changed over time. Specifically

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  • Hirschsprung's Disease - Exams and Tests

    09/22/08, Healthwise

    Hirschsprung's disease usually is suspected based on symptoms and a physical exam. During the physical exam, your doctor will check your child's abdomen for bloating and excessive stool in the intestines and rectum.

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