Altered bowel habit

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DDx to consider along colorectal cancer:	DDx to consider along colorectal cancer: Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis) (IBS). Inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS). Coeliac disease.
Red flags to consider for colorectal cancer:	Red flags to consider: Weight loss. Rectal bleeding (melena (tarry) from upper GI bleeding,no melena in colorectal cancer) Change in bowel habit. Abdominal pain. Tenesmus. Nocturnal symptoms-night sweats. Age; >50 years. FamHx. Mass in the abdomen.
Factors which increase personal risk of colorectal cancer in a person with famHx:	Factors which increase personal risk of colorectal cancer in a person with famHx: Degree of relation to relative affected. Age at which relative was affected. Number of relatives affected. Hereditary subtypes.
Coeliac disease anaemia: Diagnosis:	Coeliac disease: Iron, folate and B12 deficiencies can result in a normocytic normochromic anaemia. Gold standard is biopsy.
IBS Rome 3 criteria: IBS pathophysiology: IBS treatment:	IBS Rome 3 criteria: Recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort at least 3 days per month during the previous 3 months that is associated with 2 or more of the following: Relieved by defecation. Onset associated with a change in stool frequency. Onset associated with a change in stool form or appearance. IBS pathophysiology: Altered GI motility. Altered GI sensitivity. Psychosocial. IBS treatment: Manage stress (meditation, yoga). Reassure it is benign. Low FODMAP diet.

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