Usually, the initial visit to a paediatric gastroenterologist takes about one hour to perform a thorough check-up of the patient history, physical exam, review of potential diagnosis and developing a plan for treatment and therapy.
During the first appointment, you and your child will be asked about the childs current symptoms and family medical history.
Unless advised otherwise, your child can eat normally before the appointment.
Special tests such as X-rays or ultrasound exams may be ordered during the following visits.
If an X-ray or radiological tests, including CT scans and MRI scans were done, you have to bring those records with you.
Blood, urine or stool samples may also be requested during the first appointment.