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Should i see a specialist for bloody stools, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

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Bloody stools: Any good family doctor should be able to handle the initial evaluation and management of bloody stools just fine. There is a significant possibility, however, of his/her needing to refer you to a gastroenterology specialist to take a look inside, depending on your age and whether you have hemorrhoids or polyps, etc.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/20/2012

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