Abdominal symptoms . . . and other stories
BMJ 2024; 386 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.q1799 (Published 22 August 2024) Cite this as: BMJ 2024;386:q1799
Non-specific abdominal symptoms
A database study of nearly half a million people who presented with symptoms of abdominal pain or bloating shows that just over 2% receive a diagnosis of cancer within the next 12 months. The likelihood of cancer was higher in patients older than 60. Blood tests were carried out in two thirds of patients. Abnormalities associated with increased risk of cancer included raised levels of ferritin, platelets, and inflammatory markers, anaemia, and low albumin (PLoS Med doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1004426).
Stick to the guidelines
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