I have noticed a lot of mucus in my stools. Also, I am having issues with needing to urinate VERY frequently and a feeling of 'fullness' in my bladder/rectal area all the time. I am 39 years, female. I am a little concerned about a tumor in that area causing both problems. What doctor should I see?
I don't want to go to a family physician and *then* to a specialist because I have to pay the bills myself (we only have catastrophic insurance) so going to numerous doctors gets very costly. I'd like to pick the best type of doctor right off the bat and go see that type first, to help keep my out of pocket costs down.
Do I go see a Urologist? or a Colorectal Specialist? Or an OB/GYN? Which one is best suited for these symptoms?
2007-08-20 05:43:28 · 12 answers · asked by chick_with_a_question 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I certainly understand your concerns about the prohibitive cost of healthcare.
Given these restrictions, I think your best bets are as follows:
1) A general Internal medicine specialist who has a focus on women's health issues.
2) An Ob/Gyn who also provides some primary care.
Both of these would perform both rectal examinations and pelvic exams. Some primary care providers would also perform sigmoidoscopies.
The others specialists are far more likely treat you for either one condition or the other. Also, seeing one of the the above type of doctors may obviate the need to see any of the ones below.
Gastroenterologist (I am one myself):
He/she would not be overly concerned about the stool mucus. However, if you have other symptoms (anemia, family history of colon cancer in first degree relatives, or other concerning symptoms such as unaccounted weight loss, occult or frank blood in stool), you would need to see one in order to also get a colonosocpy.
Urologist: If you are having recurrent bladder and urinary tract issues, a urologist would be the specialists to see.
Colorectal surgeon:
The least likely specialist to help you based on what you wrote, unless you would have colon cancer (unlikely), or hemorrhoids needing surgical intervention (did not sound like it).
For the mucus in stool, try increasing your dietary fiber, and include over-the-counter fiber products such as Citrucel (available in most supermarkets), and drink plenty of fluids. Try to be as regular as you can about your dietary habits. Mucus in stool should not be cause for alarm. The most common cause of urinary frequency in your age group is an uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI). However, you would be surprised how few specialists would take this simple task on. If your decide to see a specialist, ask if they can do simple urine dipstick tests in the office to check for a UTI. Otherwise, sending urine to the lab for diagnosis may be an additional expense for you to carry. If you have had recurrent urine infections, then they may need to send clean-catch or catheter urine to the lab for culturing and assessment of antibiotic sensitivities.
All the best.
2007-08-20 06:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by GIMD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also urinate often, and about 3/4 times in the middle of the night. In my case and I dont know if you have any kids(if not, then see a gyn bc you may have a uti) but anyways, I have the same problem Ive had 3 kids and my ob said my uterus was pushed forward,very close to the front and is sitting right on my bladder, causing this problem, the urologist cleared any other problem possible.
2016-03-17 03:17:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your family physician should be adequate. you will more than likely need a urine test ,a pap and perhaps blood tests. without a referal from them you can't see a specialist but most GP's will be able to do all that anyway. i do not go to an ob/gyn for my annuals. i just have my GP do it. you should call soon however the mucus could be a number of different infections. not just tumor.
2007-08-20 05:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 19:00:21 · answer #4 · answered by brugler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if you are talking about a urinary tract infection, for one thing. Start with a general practioner. You will probably not need the urologist and maybe not even the other two.
But you really ought to see an OB/GYN at least everycouple years.
2007-08-20 05:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by oldsalt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you that you will need a gastroentrologist for the stool problems, but you will need to see your regular physician to get a referral. That would be who could also treat your urinary problem when you get the referral for the gastroentrologist.
2007-08-20 05:49:29 · answer #6 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would start with a gastro-enterologist, if there is something common to the bladder and the bowel causing your problems, he will be most likely to find the cause, but do tell him about your urinary symptoms, he can treat a bladder infection as well as anyone.
2007-08-20 05:48:20 · answer #7 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 03:18:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 00:44:49 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-20 05:48:56 · answer #10 · answered by dolphin lover 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋