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Bowel Screening Programme

When Should I Speak to a Doctor?

A guide to health problems that should cause you to contact your doctor.

When to Make an Appointment

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You should make an appointment at your GP practice if:

  • You see any blood in the toilet, from your bottom or in your poo.
  • Your poo is runny, and this is not normal for you.
  • You stop having poos and this is not normal for you.
  • You start to get very bad tummy pains.
  • You can feel lumps in your tummy.

You should make an appointment at your GP practice if:

You lose a lot of weight without going on a diet.

You should make an appointment at your GP practice if:

You feel tired all the time.


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