Rectal bleeding
Last updated: Tuesday, 21, December, 2010
| Causes | Appropriate Tests |
|---|---|
Malignancy must be excluded in all cases. FBC and blood film; see Iron deficiency. | |
Fresh or occult blood | Endoscopic colorectal biopsy - lesion and/or mucosa, if indicated. |
Anal fissure | |
Rectal trauma | |
Diverticulitis | |
Colorectal carcinoma | |
Polyps | |
Vascular malformation
| |
Haemorrhoids | |
Melaena | See Melaena |