Taking Of Pulse

[fruitsalad]

I paid a visit to my gp regarding changes in my bowel habits, she examined my stomach area, and then took my pulse anyone any ideas why.

[Sqad]

No.

[Peter Pedant]

Part of a patients general examination. (*)

seventies, 50% patients would complain they hadnt been properly examined by a doctor if their pulse hadnt been taken.

(*) Hutchison's Clinical Methods has a chapter on the pulse - and it is not one sentence: - "just dont bother"

[Peter Pedant]

oh and - what should I do - isnt a 21 y old gel
he is a fifty year old male wind-up isnt it?

frootie - sqad has been contributing his opinion there too - sozza

[Sqad]

PP.....yes, yes, but can you suggest any condition relating to a change in bowel habits that a feel of the pulse would be of any help?