BRBPR
Medical abbreviation · Gastroenterology
| Stands for | Bright red blood per rectum |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
BRBPR stands for Bright red blood per rectum, a gastroenterology abbreviation.
Chart shorthand for fresh red blood passed from the rectum, alone or with stool. It usually points to a source in the distal colon, rectum or anus, such as hemorrhoids, fissures, proctitis or diverticular bleeding, though a massive upper bleed can occasionally produce it.
Example: Two episodes of BRBPR on toilet paper after straining, no dizziness; external hemorrhoid seen on exam.
Usage notes
Spoken letter by letter. The clinical synonym is hematochezia. Adults beyond their mid-40s, or anyone with anemia, weight loss or a change in bowel habit, generally need colonoscopy rather than simple reassurance about hemorrhoids. Review-of-systems templates often record "denies melena or BRBPR".
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.