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    Feb 6, 2010, 06:31 AM
    What to expect at your first Gastro Exam
    Can anyone out there tell me if a breast exam, more like a squeeze and shake is part of a Gastro Exam? I went to the Gastro Dr. when I was so sick and having stomach issues for several months. I thought to be proactive and informed my GP that I'll be doing so. When I entered the exam room one of the assistants asked me to remove clothing from the waist up. I was so sick and on the clock, during my lunch, that I just didn't want to. The young lady convinced me that the Dr. would listen to my heart and lungs and that this was necessary. I gave in and the Dr. told me to lay down on the table, I did, he then placed his hand over my breast squeezed then shook and asked if I feel any pain. I felt violated... what was that! I never had such a breast exam and if a 3 second exam can give startling evidence of underlying health issues then more doctors should study this type of diagnosis.
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    Feb 6, 2010, 07:03 AM

    I've never had this done and I've never seen or heard of a doctor doing this to anyone, Trullie. Is this GI doctor part of a group who practice together? Can you call his office and complain to his office manager? If he works alone, I would confront him face to face, then I'd ask for my medical records and never see him again. That's just what I'd do. I'm supposed to see a GI doctor every 3 months, and have for years. I go to 2 different "groups" and I think I've been examined by every GI doctor in my area. None of them have ever examined my breasts.
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    Feb 6, 2010, 09:58 AM

    Was anyone in the room other than you and the Physician?
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