Getting a doctors face to face appointment

[woodypup59]

My son (30s, live away from us) has tried to get a doctors appointment for a physical exam. He has the symptoms of a grumbling appendix or some other gastro trouble for a while now.
His has had a couple of phone consultations with the doctor, who has concluded "its probably nothing".
An MRI or CT scan would be great to allay our worries but he can't get the doctor to make that happen.
How does he push it further ?

[Nicetobenice]

Either go private (GP or walk in A&E) or go to the NHS A&E if he feels genuinely ill.

A scan on the NHS will have a delay and even a private MRI needs a referral so they know what to scan.

[xx99xx]

Speak/write to the practice manager. Ask for a diagnosis and treatment/advice. 'probably nothing' isn't a suitable diagnosis.

If he's in pain, try 111 and they'll probably recommend going to urgent care centre. He'll be there all day waiting but at least he'll get seen by someone.

[sherman]

Apoendix unless he is doubled over in pain and its the size of a grapefruit tbe NHS will do nothing.

[OIC]

Simple abdo ultrasound scan is good for looking for inflammation of the appendix and can be ordered by a GP.

If they won't do that (and they should) then A&E will do it if you turn up and tell them it's flaired up.

Bear in mind that, if the USS is normal, then more 'invasive' tests may be offered depending on the history and result of examination.

CT / MRI is not the first line investigation for this type of symptom.