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What Causes Blood In Stool

Health Encyclopedia: Meckel's Diverticulum

Symptoms

Passing of blood in the stool
Abdominal discomfort or pain ranging from mild to severe

Signs and tests

Visible blood in stool
Occult (invisible) blood in the stool on multiple tests
Iron deficiency anemia

Tests:

Stool smear for occult blood (stool guaiac)
Hematocrit
Hemoglobin
Technetium scan to demonstrate diverticulum

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