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Had history of some blood in stool and on toilet paper but past two months have blood on toilet paper.dr checked over a yr but no hem. but haven'tlook?

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Dr. Marc Hirsch answered

Scope: It's time for a gastroenterologist or other qualified provider to take a direct look inside your intestine. It is worth seeing if you have a lesion that needs biopsy or a simpler problem that needs attention.

Dr Encarnacion agreed

Answered 11/23/2014

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A member asked:

Had history of some blood in stool and on toilet paper but past two months have blood on toilet paper.dr checked over a yr but no hem. but haven'tlook?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marc Hirsch answered

Dr Encarnacion agreed

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