WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2002: Re: Gallstones Without Symptoms

Re: Gallstones Without Symptoms

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Feb 2002 18:09:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 28 Feb 2002, Janice wrote: >
>I have heard that some doctors want to do a sigmoid once they diagnose
>gallstones. If a doctor wants to do a sigmoid and/or pelvic for
>gallstones, for what reason and how is gyn/rectum associated with
>gallstones? The gallstones are located in the abdomen above the waist.

It is a good idea for everyone over 50 to have a sigmoidoscopy every 5-10 years and for every woman over 18 to have a pelvic exam and pap smear every year. I am aware of no association with Gallstones. The sigmoidoscopy is an issue that hasn't been 100% settled as to whether it is really necessary. After discussing this at length with my physician na dconsidering my family history, negative occult blood test, and lack of other symptoms, we decided together that I didn't need it. Same thing with the serum PSA.

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