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I have taken a colocare test that shows blood in my stool. now what is the possible reason and what are the next tests needed? i have been anemic for the last 3 months and can not get it to improve so the dr. had me do a colocare test.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Agree with Dr. F: Your history and lab result warrant evaluation by a GI specialist, and a colonoscopy. Wish you good health.

Answered 1/6/2019

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A member asked:

I have taken a colocare test that shows blood in my stool. now what is the possible reason and what are the next tests needed? i have been anemic for the last 3 months and can not get it to improve so the dr. had me do a colocare test.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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