Question

A 52-year-old man has iron deficiency anaemia with haemoglobin 95 g/L and low ferritin. He reports a 3-month history of intermittent rectal bleeding and a change in bowel habit. What is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Arrange urgent colonoscopy via the 2-week-wait pathway

Answer

Start oral iron and review in 6 months

Answer

Arrange faecal occult blood testing

Answer

Reassure and attribute anaemia to diet

Answer

Prescribe laxatives and observe

Practice question

A 52-year-old man has iron deficiency anaemia with haemoglobin 95 g/L and low ferritin. He reports a 3-month history of intermittent rectal bleeding and a change in bowel habit. What is the most appropriate next step?