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Many radiologist would not specifically comment on stool burden. I have made it part of my practice to include "Dense stool and air filled colon, correlate with signs and symptoms of constipation" when I see a radiograph like this.
If you get a normal report and you see the colon looking like this, consider constipation.
Educational purposes for licensed providers.
Note to Patients:
Radiology is a very large and ever changing field and this post is to help your provider. When combined with a thorough history and physical exam, this information can be very useful. Your provider is best suited to answer specific questions regarding this post.
A provider is usually a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor.
Of course, this is not a substitute for medical care.
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http://pediatriceducation.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/122704constipationaxr.jpg?w=367&h=474
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