However, if signs of bowel cancer persist for three weeks or more, you need to visit your GP.
Dr Philippa explained that this three-week window is set in case your symptoms are caused by a “tummy bug”.
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She added: “Blood in the poo is not normal, you should always get that checked out.
“Do not assume it is a pile or haemorrhoid or something like that, it should always be checked out.”
Source: Daily Express
