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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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