Performed and the stool was positive for blood

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A.G. is a 62-year-old Latino male who presents to his family PCP complaining of persistent weakness, fatigue, and lack of energy that began approximately three weeks ago. When questioned about abdominal discomfort or pain, the patient noted that he "seemed to get heartburn more often lately despite taking his medication for GERD." He denied vomiting, weight loss, swelling in the abdomen, and early satiety. A CBC was ordered and revealed a red blood cell count of 3.2 million/mm3, hematocrit of 31%, and hemoglobin concentration of 10.1 g/dL. A fecal occult blood test was performed and the stool was positive for blood.

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