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Bowel screening

When Should I Go to a Doctor?

 

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

When to make an appointment

blood on toilet paper<br />

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.

scales and measuring tape

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

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You feel tired all the time

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