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Typically, 13-year-old boys do not routinely receive rectal exams unless there are specific medical concerns or symptoms that warrant such an examination. During regular check-ups, doctors may discuss adolescent health topics and perform other relevant assessments. If a rectal exam is needed, it is usually explained to the patient and their parents to ensure understanding and consent.
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When you have a pap smear do you also have to have a rectal exam to?
No you dont have a rectal exam with it, at least I have never.... Rectal exams are done by different doctors.
What is the icd 10 pcs code for digital rectal exam?
What is the code for digital rectal exam
Why does a girl's physical exam include rectal exam when boy's doesn't what's the difference?
Girls have the possibility of engaging in anal sex where the boy does not unless he is gay. The doctor would have no way of knowing this if the boys does not tell him. The doctor wants to make sure the girl can properly receive anal sex without injury.
What is the position for rectal exam?
Sims' position
Does a gynecologist do a rectal exam too?
Yes
What are the causes of rectal cancer and the signs one should get a rectal exam?
The cause of rectal cancer are not all known. However, you should get a rectal exam if you experience unusual tiredness, nasuea, bloody stools, abdominal cramps, and a change in bowel habits. These may be signs of rectal cancer.
What is the cpt code for Digital Rectal Exam?
88142
Can you be too fat for a digital rectal exam?
Yes, a digital rectal exam is done using a CT scanner. Without even going into how much radiation a large patient will recieve, there is a weight limit on the table and the hole that the person has to fit through is only so big. ------------------------------------------ A digtal rectal exam has nothing to do with a CT scanner. Digital, in this case, refers to the finger (a digit). It is a rectal exam performed with the examiner's finger. If the patient is particularly heavy, it certainly makes it more difficult to perform a digital rectal exam effectively, but it can still be done.
What does a doctor stick up your butt?
They will stick their finger and a camera in while doing a digital rectal exam or prostate exam
What does finding one glove mean?
It means your rectal exam went well.
What does the medical abbreviation DRE mean?
DRE means digital rectal exam.
What does a rectal exam screen for?
any disease in the respitory system such as colds, flu, etc.
