Faecal Analysis Flashcards by Darcy Bainbridge | Brainscape

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Steatorrhea

A

Oily faeces.

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Melena

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Black, tarry faeces.

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Colitis

A

Inflammation of the colon.

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Haematochezia

A

Fresh blood in faeces.

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Faecal occult blood

A

Blood in faeces not visible to the naked eye.

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Dark brown/black faeces

A

Upper GI haemorrhage.

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Pink faeces

A

Biliary obstruction.

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Red/frank blood faeces

A

Lower GI haemorrhage, enteritis or parasitosis.

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Blue/green faeces

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Suspect metaldehyde poisoning.

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Yellow faeces

A

Liver disorder.

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Mucus faeces

A

IBD, digestive disorder or parasitosis.

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