Patients with Suspected Bowel Disease Could Soon Bypass Long Waiting Lists for Scans

Patients with suspected bowel disease may soon have a faster route to diagnosis as they could refer themselves for scans, potentially bypassing long waiting lists and months of suffering with symptoms. Recent research suggests that by offering patients two faecal tests spaced apart by approximately two weeks, the identification of IBD markers can be expedited, enabling direct referrals for colonoscopies. Early detection and management through medications can significantly improve symptom control for the 800,000 individuals in the UK affected by IBD.