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What lab values will you be following when a person has history of diverticulosis but has blood in the stools?
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Blood count: Blood count . Exam by md is needed to monitor progress.
Answered 11/11/2012
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None: There are no lab values to follow for diverticulosis. At most you would get your hemoglobin checked, but likely your chronic blood in your stool is from hemorrhoids. If you have a major bleed all of a sudden you should seek immediate help at an emergency room. If it is chronic spotting, the only test you should have is a colonoscopy.
Answered 2/27/2013
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