Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Seek emergency care for:
A large amount of bleeding, blood clots, faintness, or fainting
Severe or rapidly worsening abdominal pain
A hard or markedly swollen abdomen
Trouble breathing, chest pain, or difficulty waking after sedation
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek prompt medical advice for fever, worsening rectal or abdominal pain, increasing swelling, pus-like discharge, or repeated bleeding.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine concerns, contact the healthcare team if mild bleeding continues longer than they said to expect, discomfort is not settling, or you have questions about medicines, bowel movements, or results.
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Follow the discharge instructions from your facility, as they reflect the type and depth of your biopsy.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Rectal biopsy. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.