“Then he found some blood in his poo and told his brother. Thank goodness he did, for his brother — a doctor — urged him to seek help immediately. “It was caught early.

Spotted some blood on the toilet paper after doing a poo? Don’t worry just yet. Bleeding from your bum could be something easily treatable like piles or the side effect of medication. However ...

It also claims around 16,800 lives every year in the UK, highlighting the need for people to pay attention to any unusual changes in their body - especially in their poo.

You may also be asked to take a blood test – this will check for an iron deficiency which can be a sign of bowel cancer,” said Dr Ramskill. “In some cases, you may also be required to provide a stool ...

And less than half - 47 per cent - of respondents knew blood in poo could be a red flag. Genevieve Edwards, the charity's chief executive, said: "These survey results are deeply concerning.

Seeing blood in your poop can be concerning, but understanding the possible causes will guide you on what to do next. While it's mostly due to non-serious causes, it can sometimes indicate a more ...

Gaby Roslin, 60, shares details of bowel cancer scare after spotting blood in her poo as she raises awareness following her father Clive's battle with the disease Have YOU got a story? Email tips ...