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Hi, my fianc is having small loose stools with white stuff and sometimes blood, for about a month now. he has lost 6 lbs in 2wks. should we go to er?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Urgent: .. medical evaluation is warranted (including stool studies, he may be asked to produce a sample when seen). Call the primary doctor to see when he can get in, then consider the ER.

Dr Greiwe agreed

Answered 4/8/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, my fianc is having small loose stools with white stuff and sometimes blood, for about a month now. he has lost 6 lbs in 2wks. should we go to er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Corey Clay answered

Dr Greiwe agreed

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