Blood in stool Flashcards
1
Q
What is malena?
A
Black, sticky, tarry stool
2
Q
Why is the blood darker?
A
It’s almost been digested
3
Q
If the blood is mixed in with the stool, what would it suggest?
A
More likely to be cancer
4
Q
What does blood on the outside suggest?
A
It suggests haemorrhoids because the blood is fresh
5
Q
How would you describe the two week referral?
A
fast track referral to rule out cancer
