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Had trace occult blood in recent fobt test. should i worry and see a gi specialist?
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FOBT ?'s: Any positive test for blood in an FOBT test should be evaluated by a GI specialist. Early detection/removal of pre-malignant sites of bleeding can decrease the rate of malignant conversion. Ask your primary care physician for a GI referral.
Answered 1/30/2021
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