In addition to a general physical exam and a digital rectal exam, doctors use the following tests and procedures to diagnose chronic constipation and try to find the cause: Blood tests. Your doctor will look for a systemic condition such as low thyroid (hypothyroidism).
But doctors may diagnose interstitial cystitis without these tests if you have symptoms of IC and no other pelvic problems. The Role of a Gastroenterologist Some women with pelvic pain may need to see a gastroenterologist, a doctor who specializes in digestive diseases. That's because irritable bowel syndrome is a common cause of pelvic pain. It may be the only cause or it may exist with other causes.
Here is a list of different types of doctors that you may want to see. 1  Audiologist: Hearing. 2  Allergist: Allergies. 3  Andrologists and urologists: Male reproductive system.  Dermatologist: 1  Skin. ENT Specialist or Otolaryngologists: Ear, nose, and throat.  Family Practitioner: General doctor, 1  physicals. Gynecologist: Female reproductive system.