Diagnosis of bowel movement problems such as bowel obstruction
Your healthcare professional may use some of the following techniques to
diagnose bowel movement problems such as bowel obstruction:
Talking with
you about your symptoms, surgical history and other medical conditions
A
physical exam
A rectal exam
Abdominal x-rays
Barium enema
Blood tests
Endoscopy
CT Scan
Urine analysis

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