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Should you get a bleeding hemorrhoid fixed before taking a fob test?

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Fob test?: What is that? Hemmoroids are usually self limiting but if persist and coney to bleed then need to address.

Answered 8/31/2013

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A member asked:

Should you get a bleeding hemorrhoid fixed before taking a fob test?

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Dr. Alexander Barkan answered

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