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If i go to the doctor can he tell if i have constipation from a tumor by testing my blood?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

More likely stool: If you suspect GI tumors stool for occult blood is done then endoscopy.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

If i go to the doctor can he tell if i have constipation from a tumor by testing my blood?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

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