Table 1.
Stool Consistency | Occult/Gross Bleeding | Weight Loss (%) | Score |
---|---|---|---|
Normal | Normal (-) | 0 | 0 |
Soft but shaped | Occult blood positive (+) | 1–5 | 1 |
Semi loose stool | Occult blood (++) | >5–10 | 2 |
Loose stool | Gross bleeding (+++) | >10–15 | 3 |
Heavier loose stools | Gross bleeding(>+++) | >15 | 4 |
Note: DAI = (weight loss score+fecal consistency score+occult/gross bleeding)/3.