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Delay in consulting a medical practitioner about rectal bleeding.

J E Byles1, S Redman, D Hennrikus

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.

Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
|June 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Many individuals delay seeking medical advice for rectal bleeding, often dismissing it as minor. Prompt investigation is not consistently occurring, though widespread screening is not yet recommended.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Rectal bleeding is a common symptom with varying underlying causes.
  • Understanding community response to rectal bleeding is crucial for early diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the incidence of rectal bleeding in the general population.
  • To determine the proportion of individuals who delay or fail to seek medical advice after experiencing rectal bleeding.

Main Methods:

  • A large-scale general population survey was conducted in Australia.
  • Data on health practices and attitudes, including rectal bleeding episodes, were collected from 1213 individuals aged 40 and over.

Main Results:

  • 20% of individuals aged 40+ reported experiencing rectal bleeding.

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  • 30% of those with a recent first episode of rectal bleeding delayed or failed to seek medical advice.
  • The primary reason for delayed consultation was the belief that the bleeding was not serious.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significant proportion of individuals do not seek prompt medical investigation for rectal bleeding.
    • Current evidence does not support initiating programs to encourage prompt care-seeking for rectal bleeding due to unproven prognostic benefits and screening costs.