Symptom pattern of rectal bleeding in patients ≥50 years not referred to a specialist (n = 27).
| Without complaints | Abdominal pain | Congestion | Discomfort when bowel movement | Changed bowel habits | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bright red bleeding | 12 | 5 | – | 2 | 0 | 19 |
| Blood mixed with stool | – | 1 | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Blood on stool | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| FOBT screening | 1 | 2 | 1 | – | – | 4 |
FOBT = faecal occult blood test.