2003
DOI: 10.1097/00042737-200305000-00012
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Factors associated with the frequency of stool examination

Abstract: Many people examine their stools and toilet paper infrequently. The possibility that this may contribute to delayed diagnosis of colorectal cancer deserves further evaluation.

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“…These findings might explain the high prevalence of rectal bleeding among females. A previous community-based study showed a close relationship between benign anorectal diseases and female gender [14, 15]. Our study showed that not only constipation but also diarrhea was a significant risk factor for rectal bleeding.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 68%
“…These findings might explain the high prevalence of rectal bleeding among females. A previous community-based study showed a close relationship between benign anorectal diseases and female gender [14, 15]. Our study showed that not only constipation but also diarrhea was a significant risk factor for rectal bleeding.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 68%
“…One hundred and thirty-six patients who fulfilled the described criteria were included in the study. Ten were excluded because of colonoscopy refusal (6) or a previous consultation for rectal bleeding (4).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a review carried out in 1992 the incidence of rectal bleeding in the general population medical records was 20% in the year before consultation, 7-16% in the previous six months and 2% (1)(2)(3) in the last two weeks. However, the true incidence can be higher than these figures because patients do not check usually their stool in toilets (4). Despite this high incidence, different studies estimate that only 13 to 45% of patients complaining from rectal bleeding consult, with the younger population being more concerned than the older one (5,6).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%