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The following issues need to be considered in the history as they affect diagnosis and hence management: 1. Is this bloody diarrhoea? 2. Is this acute or chronic (acute on chronic)? 3. Are there any features to suggest upper GI bleeding (hematemesis and melaena)?
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Campbell, D.I. (2010). Rectal Bleeding. In: Godbole, P., Koyle, M., Wilcox, D. (eds) Guide to Pediatric Urology and Surgery in Clinical Practice. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84996-366-4_24
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