The problem is that the Telecommunications Act of 1996 only requires ILECs to share traditional copper phone lines. If ILECs make a full transition to fiber, then there won't be any more equipment to share. That said, CLECs are far from failing, even if they're not household names like Verizon and AT&T.
A physical exam may help a doctor diagnose a peptic ulcer. During a physical exam, a doctor most often. checks for bloating in your abdomen. listens to sounds within your abdomen using a stethoscope. taps on your abdomen checking for tenderness or pain.
How is ulcerative colitis diagnosed? Doctors ask about the symptoms, do a physical exam, and do a number of tests. Testing can help the doctor rule out other problems that can cause similar symptoms, such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and diverticulitis.