Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
The most common physical examination finding is the passage of frank blood per rectum (hematochezia).
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
The most common physical examination finding is the passage of frank blood per rectum (hematochezia).
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients with [disease name] usually appear [general appearance].
Vital Signs
- Fever
- Tachycardia
- Tachypnea
- Hypotension with normal pulse pressure.
Skin
Lungs
- Normal bilateral vesicular breath sounds.
Heart
- Normal S1S2 sounds with regular rate and rhythm.
Abdomen
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Â ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]