rectal bleeding - NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
Last reviewed 10/2022
Rectal bleeding
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Rectal bleeding (unexplained), 50 and over | Colorectal | Refer people using a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
| Symptom and Specific Features | Possible Cancer | Recommendation |
| Rectal bleeding with abdominal pain or change in bowel habit or weight loss or iron-deficiency anaemia in adults under 50 | Colorectal | Consider a suspected cancer pathway referral (for an appointment within 2 weeks) |
Reference:
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance
NICE urgent cancer referral guidance (guidelines with respect to presenting symptoms and signs)