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A 39-year-old male asked about a 80-year-old male:
Post-ercp abdomin pain(3week).started 2days ago rabeprazole&ursodeoxycholic.pain disappeared but saw bloody stool in colostomy.bleeding decreasd today?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Urgent Care 21 years experience
ER: You should be seen in the ER promptly for evaluation of your bleeding and a full history and exam. Stay calm and be seen.
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