QUERY REGARDING STOOL OCCULT BLOOD

2021-05-11 13:48:51
My mother has Hb 10.2 and she went for stool occult blood and it was positive. Reports attached. However, the color of her stool is normal brown. She is having no stomach ache and nothing. What should we do now?
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Hello U should meet a Gastroenterologist and consider doing UGI endoscopy and colonoscopy if ur mother is having anemia with Stool OB positive. Best wishes

Answered2021-05-11 15:39:35

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She is 66 year right ( Risk of Colon cancer is there at this age ) Is she taking any iron or meat ? If yes stop that for 3 days and than repeat this test ( Note Go for just Stool for occult test from a trusted lab ) If second sample is positive too That means she is loosing blood from intestine If constipation / weight loss present- Colonoscopy ideally  and if normal endoscopy If you are apprehensive about the covid CT enterography with rectal contrast is best to clear your doubt Thanks
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So best go for this test as described and if positive - Visit Gastroenterologist in your town

Answered2021-05-11 15:27:52

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