Great Falls, VA
A 70-year-old female asked:

Blood when passing gas. when i call my primary care dr what response should i get? i am 70 year old female with no health problems.

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Robert Killian
General Practice 30 years experience
GI Bleeding: They should either recommend that you go in to see them or recommend a GI specialist or a colo-rectal specialist to be examined and evaluated.
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