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This study has attempted to assess the effectiveness of quantitative faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) for triage of people presenting with lower abdominal symptoms, where a referral to secondary care for investigation of suspected colorectal cancer (CRC) is being considered, particularly when the 2-we...
This study has attempted to assess the effectiveness of quantitative faecal immunochemical tests (FIT) for triage of people presenting with lower abdominal symptoms, where a referral to secondary care for investigation of suspected colorectal cancer (CRC) is being considered, particularly when the 2-we...
Ileocolitis: This is the most common type of this disease mainly affecting the ileum or small intestine and the colon. The general symptoms of ileocolitis are diarrhea, considerable weight loss and cramping or pain in the middle or lower right part of the abdomen. Ileitis: This mainly affect...
If the patient is not immunocompromised, a rectal exam (DRE) will elucidate whether there are fissures or hemorrhoids which can worsen the constipation issue, as well as detect stool in the rectum or an obstructing mass. Also of note is that an empty dilated rectum could indicate the presence...