My husband needs to see the doctor for bleeding and unusual bowel movements. I'm sure he needs to see a specialist, but I'm not sure what type of doctor this would be.
2006-07-17 08:11:51 · 11 answers · asked by carrie love 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
GI, gastroenterologist. You may need a referral from your prime care doctor though for insurance purposes. Check with your insurance company if you are unsure or you could end up with a bill.
Oh, just so you know the difference, a GI doctor deals with disorders of the digestive system-"start to finish". A proctologist deals with disorders of the colon and rectal areas.
2006-07-17 08:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Elle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First go to a primary care dr, or family practice dr, or internal medicine dr. They will determine whether or not he needs to see a specialist. Most can treat their patients without seeing a specialist. They also know the best ones available.
2006-07-17 15:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by smartypants909 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gastroenterologist
2006-07-17 15:14:53 · answer #3 · answered by Pondering Reality 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gastroenterologist
2006-07-17 15:14:18 · answer #4 · answered by KC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gastroenterologist
2006-07-17 15:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by melanieleeking 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gastroenterologist. (Specialist of the gastrointestinal system.)
But he can start out seeing an internist or his regular physician who can refer him.
Best wishes.
2006-07-17 15:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by Sara B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gastroenteritis. What you can do is go see your regular Doctor and he could recommend you to the specialist
2006-07-17 15:16:18 · answer #7 · answered by kayla 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Butt doc: proc. or gas. Go quick, either way.
2006-07-17 15:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by angrysandwichguy2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as Cosmo Kramer would say, "the assman"
2006-07-17 15:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by no1special 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
proctologist
2006-07-17 15:13:47 · answer #10 · answered by Coyote 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋