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Rectocele

Diagnosis & Tests

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis of a rectocele begins with a complete history and physical, including a pelvic exam and rectal exam. Other tests may include:

ultrasound, which uses sound waves to show the uterus, bladder, rectum, and cervix

defecography, in which X-rays of the rectum are taken while the person has a bowel movement

stool culture, in which the stool is examined for bacteria

blood tests, including a complete blood count, or CBC, to check for infection

other X-rays, scans, or tests to rule out other causes of the symptoms

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