People should not have to wait too long in order to see a specialist who treats bowel diseases. Some waiting is inevitable. The amount of time which a person might be prepared to wait depends on the problem. If, for example, a patient wanted to see a bowel specialist to discuss whether they should have a scope test to screen for cancer, then there is really no urgency about the appointment and a wait time of several months might be appropriate. On the other hand someone with a flare of Crohn’s or colitis or a bleeding ulcer needs to be seen quickly and wait times should be very short.
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