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What happens if a if a fecal occult blood test is positive?
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Colonoscopy: Blood in stool represents bleeding somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract. It needs be investigated by a GI specialist, especially to exclude colon cancer.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Depends: On other symptoms but a GI work up is indicated. This may include a colonoscopy and or upper endoscopy. Discuss with your doctor and get the proper evaluation.
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