Gastroenterology & Nutrition | For Parents
What to Expect
At your appointment, you and your child will be interviewed about your
child's current symptoms, history, your family medical history, and your
child's current educational, social and psychological status. Generally,
special tests like Xrays or ultrasound exams are not scheduled before
your first visit. Your child can eat normally before your appointment
unless you are advised otherwise by our staff.
You will be asked to bring medical records and Xrays. It is very
important that you bring the Xrays themselves (as well as the Xray
reports) for any radiological tests that have been done, including
ultrasound, CT scans and MRI scans.
Your child will be weighed and measured, and for children 3 years and
older, blood pressure is taken. Your child also will have a complete
physical examination. Adolescents are asked to wear a hospital gown for
the exam while younger children can usually be examined by careful
shifting of clothing. In addition, your child may receive a digital
rectal examination. Reassurance from you or the nurse during this
procedure makes your child more comfortable. During the first
appointment, blood, urine or stool samples also may be requested.
The gastroenterologist will discuss the findings from your child's
medical history and physical exam and may recommend additional testing
or treatment based on the diagnosis. In addition, we will provide your
primary care physician a complete report about the visit, potential
diagnoses, and any plans for further testing.
More detailed information is available regarding
specific procedures.
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