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Why Has Stool And Blood Tests Been Ordered During A Pregnancy?
hi doctor, i am in the 8th month of pregnancy and my HB has being reduced to 8 from 10. I have normally observed that there is no stool test conducted during pregnancy. My doctor has aksed me several blood tests and stool test to be done. What could be the reason?
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Stool test has been ordered in your case to ascertain the cause of anemia.
Sometimes anemia is caused by blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract or due to worms in the tract. Both are assessed by the stool examination.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Stool test has been ordered in your case to ascertain the cause of anemia.
Sometimes anemia is caused by blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract or due to worms in the tract. Both are assessed by the stool examination.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
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