Question

A 31-year-old woman presents with 2 weeks of diarrhoea, abdominal pain and weight loss. There is blood mixed with the stool. She feels generally unwell. What is the most appropriate primary care action?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent referral for suspected colorectal cancer or inflammatory bowel disease

Answer

Treat empirically with Loperamide and review in 2 weeks

Answer

Reassure and attribute symptoms to irritable bowel syndrome

Answer

Start a high-fibre diet and no further investigations

Answer

Order only coeliac serology and await the result before referring

Practice question

A 31-year-old woman presents with 2 weeks of diarrhoea, abdominal pain and weight loss. There is blood mixed with the stool. She feels generally unwell. What is the most appropriate primary care action?