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Red blood in stool for week. constipated. what kind of tests will the gastroenterologist probably run?
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Rectal exam: He/she will do a rectal exam to check for hemorrhoids and possibly an anoscopy (small scope to look into rectum). At your age,something serious is less likely.
Answered 1/15/2018
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