Hands-on abdominal examination required by your own GP

Following your Vitality GP video consultation, the Vitality GP has recommended you see your own GP for a hands-on examination to check for gastrointestinal symptoms in the abdomen.

Reasons why the Vitality GP has recommended this course of action

A hands-on examination can provide more information, which may explain the possible reasons for your symptoms. The examination may include:

Locating the site of pain and assessing severity
Checking for any masses or lumps
Checking for the enlargement of any abdominal organs, for example the liver
Listening to the bowel using a stethoscope

The benefits of a hands-on examination

The GP will be in a better position to decide on the best treatment and if further diagnostic investigations are needed, such as an ultrasound scan or blood tests.

Tips for getting the most out of your GP appointment

Share your consultation notes from your Vitality GP video consultation. You’ll find these under the ‘Video GP Consultation history’ button in your Vitality GP app
You can either show your GP these notes, or if possible you can email them to your GP before your appointment using the ‘Email Summary’ button in the app

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