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My fiance has had loose stool with some white substance and occasionally blood. sometimes it burns as he passes it. he has lost 6.5lbs in 2 weeks. other symptoms include fatigue, upset stomach, paleness. should we go straight to er or wait until dr appoi
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Can you go today: ER IS BEST CHOICE. They can run blood work and get stool sample and consult specialist if needed. Also, sounds like he needs couple bags of IV fluid to rehydrate him. So, ER CAN DO IT.
Answered 4/6/2015
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