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Low grade fever every few nights, bloody stools, & can feel a bit of agitation in the colon. do i need to see a doctor? what tests would they do?
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Please PCP: Low grade fever and bloody stools need to be evaluated. Your doc might send you for fecal exam/culture if needed, complete blood panel, may be culture or other blood tests depending on your diagnosis.
Answered 12/29/2016
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