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My husband has blood in his stool and often is bloated with heartburn should he see an internist first?

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Yes: Blood in the stool is abnormal and needs to be evaluated. Your primary care doctor will likely order some tests and refer you to a gastroenterologist.

Answered 6/27/2014

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GI issues: An internist would be a great place for him to start. He needs to be evaluated.

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