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Prone to stomach problems. however tonight have had diarrhea 5 times in the last hour, and have a red stringy almost plastic line floating.

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Gi: Get a prompt GI evaluation and blood testing. You should obtain a colonoscopy asap.

Answered 6/10/2014

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