Rectal Problems: Check Your Symptoms
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When to See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:Do you think that a medicine is causing your rectal problem?
See significance of a medicine causing a rectal problem if you need information to help you answer the question below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
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Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
- Yes
- Call the health professional who prescribed the medicine the same day to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be needed.
- If you are taking a medicine that was not prescribed by a health professional, stop taking the medicine. Call your health professional if you feel you need to keep taking the medicine or if you need help to control your symptoms after you stop taking it.
Do you think that a medicine is causing your rectal problem?
| Note: | If your answer is Yes: |
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Last updated: | May 22, 2007 |
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| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Tracy Landauer |
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