TABLE 1.
Weight loss (%)a | Stool consistencyb | Occult bloodc | Score |
---|---|---|---|
0 | Normal | Negative | 0 |
1∼5 | 1 | ||
5∼10 | Loose | Occult blood-positive | 2 |
10∼20 | 3 | ||
>20 | Diarrhea | Gross bleeding | 4 |
a Five grades of weight loss (0, no loss or weight gain; 1, 1–5% loss; 2, 5–10% loss; 3, 10–20% loss; 4, >20% loss).
b Three grades of stool consistency (0, normal; 2, loose; and 4, diarrhea).
c Three grades of occult blood (0, negative; 2, occult blood-positive; and 4, gross bleeding).