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What tests should an er doctor do on a patient who comes in with bloody diarrhea for two days after having d for 3 weeks and gi symptoms for 2 months.
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Depends: Depends on constellation of symptoms: Has there been fever? Weight changes? Vomiting? What GI symptoms specifically? Any association with foods? With some variety based on symptoms: Physical exam of abdomen. Rectal exam and occult blood smear. CBC. CT of the abdomen with oral and IV contrast. Possibly stool cultures. Celiac markers. Possibly a GI specialist consult.
Answered 11/9/2014
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