Chronic Pelvic Pain Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Chronic Pelvic Pain below.
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How to Diagnose Chronic Pelvic Pain
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history. A physical exam will be done. You may be asked to keep a pain journal to help your doctor diagnose the pain. You will be asked to write down when your pain occurs, how it feels, and how long it lasts.
Once the source of your pain is identified, you may be referred to a specialist. Pelvic pain is best diagnosed and treated in a specialized clinic by a team of specialists.
Tests may include the following:
- X-rays -test that uses radiation to form an image; used to look at for abnormalities in the pelvis
- MRI scan -test that uses magnetic waves to form an image; used to look for abnormalities in the pelvis
- CT scan -type of x-ray that uses computer to form an image; used to look for abnormalities in the pelvis
- Laparoscopy -a thin, lighted tube inserted into the abdomen to look for infection or disease
- Cystoscopy -a thin, lighted tube inserted into the bladder to look for abnormalities
- Sigmoidoscopy -a thin, lighted tube inserted into the rectum to look for abnormalities
- Intravenous pyelography-type of x-ray that uses dye to look at the kidneys; used to look for damage or disease
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