When you or your child sees the doctor about RAP, she’ll ask about symptoms and family history. She’ll want to know when the pain starts and what seems to make it feel worse or better. Then, she’ll do a thorough physical exam.
She’ll probably take samples of blood and urine to do some tests. She also can order a scan to look inside your body for a problem, such as a CT scan, MRI, or an ultrasound. If you’re over age 50, you may get a colonoscopy, which is when a doctor uses a thin, flexible tool with a camera to look for problems inside your colon and rectum.