Rectal bleeding and colorectal cancer in general practice: diagnostic study

Although most cases of rectal bleeding are due to self limiting diseases, the probability of colorectal cancer increases greatly both in people older than 60 years and in association with fatigue, weight loss, or a palpable tumour, indicating the need for a more thorough investigation in such instan...

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Published in:BMJ 2000-10, Vol.321 (7267), p.998-999
Main Authors: Wauters, Hans, Van Casteren, Viviane, Buntinx, Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Bleeding
Colorectal cancer
Colorectal Neoplasms - complications
Colorectal Neoplasms - diagnosis
Epidemiology
Fatigue
Female
Gastroenterology. Liver. Pancreas. Abdomen
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - etiology
General Practice
Hemorrhage
Humans
Male
Medical diagnosis
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Neoplasia
Predictive Value of Tests
Primary care
Rectum
Referral and Consultation
Sensitivity and Specificity
Stomach. Duodenum. Small intestine. Colon. Rectum. Anus
Symptoms
Tumors
Weight loss
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Summary:Although most cases of rectal bleeding are due to self limiting diseases, the probability of colorectal cancer increases greatly both in people older than 60 years and in association with fatigue, weight loss, or a palpable tumour, indicating the need for a more thorough investigation in such instances. People, particularly those older than 60 years, should be better informed and encouraged to seek medical advice if rectal bleeding occurs.
ISSN:0959-8138
0959-8146
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.321.7267.998