Rectal Bleed Clinic
Beacon Hospital has an established Rapid Access one-stop Rectal Bleed Clinic, led by Professor Reza Kalbassi, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon.
At the Rapid Access Rectal Bleed Clinic, patients have an initial consultation with Prof Kalbassi within two weeks of referral. Depending on the consultation, this may be followed by either a sigmoidoscopy or full colonoscopy procedure within two weeks.
The availability of the rapid access rectal bleed clinic means significantly reduced waiting times.
A GP referral letter is required for this service which can be emailed directly to:
Rectal Bleed Clinic
Process:
Following receipt of a referral from a GP, the patient will be contacted and scheduled for a clinic appointment with Prof Kalbassi within two weeks.
After the consultation, either a sigmoidoscopy or full colonoscopy in the Endoscopy Department may be scheduled. The scheduled date will be within two weeks of the consultation and the details and date will be provided to the patient during their consultation.
At Beacon Hospital we understand experiencing certain health issues can be distressing and concerning. Our team are here to provide expert care and support, helping patients receive effective diagnosis and treatment with compassion and dignity.
It is important to know rectal bleeding is extremely common, across all age groups. Rectal bleeding refers to blood that passes from the anus, though generally concerns bleeding from the lower colon.
Rectal bleeding can be caused by:
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Anal Fissures
An Anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus or anal canal. They can occur in all ages, although the older a person gets, the chance of having one decreases.
The fissure can be very painful and may bleed, making the patient extremely uncomfortable.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group of disorders that cause irritation and swelling of the digestive tract.
There are two main diseases that make up IBD, those being Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Both diseases cause swelling and sores in the lining of the digestive tract and symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhoea.
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Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are a normal part of our anatomy. We have both internal and external haemorroids, the internal ones being part of the blood supply to the anus and made up of small arterial branches. The external ones being made up of small arterial branches.
In their normal state, we don’t tend to recognize Haemorroids. However, sometimes we can developed problems due swelling, flaring up or blood clots, which can make for a very uncomfortable disease.
This often results in rectal bleeding, which can be manageable or chronic, depending on the person.
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