FIT (Faecal Immunochemical Test) is a test that looks for blood in a sample of your poo. It looks for tiny traces of blood that you might not be able to see, and which could be a sign of cancer.
If pooping is painful and you see blood, you probably have an anal fissure. Anal fissures can occur for several reasons. Usually, they're seen after chronic constipation or straining. You push so ...
The NHS says you should see your doctor if the issue persists for more than three weeks, regardless of what the blood looks like. You should also visit your GP if your poo has been softer or ...
There are three main things to look out for: blood in your poo that happens for no obvious reason - it may be bright red or dark red a change in how you poo - such as going to the toilet more ...