Gastrointestinal bleeding (GI bleed), also called gastrointestinal hemorrhage (GIB), is all forms of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, from the...

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, commonly defined as bleeding arising from the...

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is any form of gastrointestinal bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract. LGIB is a common reason for seeking...

Anus Melena — upper gastrointestinal bleeding Hematochezia — lower gastrointestinal bleeding, or brisk upper gastrointestinal bleeding Vascular Ruptured...

stool") may result from either upper gastrointestinal bleeding or lower gastrointestinal bleeding and warrant further investigation for peptic ulcers or...

of gastrointestinal bleeding. Using aspirin in combination with clopidogrel or warfarin also increases the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Blockade...

originating from upper gastrointestinal bleeding; or to hematochezia, with a red color, typically originating from lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Evaluation of...

Rectal bleeding refers to bleeding in the rectum, thus a form of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. There are many causes of rectal hemorrhage, including...

Heyde's syndrome is a syndrome of gastrointestinal bleeding from angiodysplasia in the presence of aortic stenosis. It is named after Edward C. Heyde...

gastroenterologists include gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) which...

side effects include an increased risk of heart disease, stroke, gastrointestinal bleeding, and stomach ulcers. The heart disease risk may be lower than...

cauterization may be utilized if needed. "Overview of Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Gastrointestinal Disorders". MSD Manual Professional Edition. Retrieved...

of liver function. It is increased by a high-protein diet, by gastrointestinal bleeding (based on plasma protein level of 7.5 g/dl and a hemoglobin of...

and gastrointestinal bleeding. It is also used in diagnosis, most commonly by performing a biopsy to check for conditions such as anemia, bleeding, inflammation...

non-traumatic causes of internal bleeding, including bleeding during childbirth and gastrointestinal bleeding. Internal bleeding from a bone fracture in the...

blood loss, including menstrual bleeding, gastrointestinal bleeding, stomach ulcers, and bleeding disorders. The bleeding may occur quickly or slowly. Slow...

symptoms may be different for everyone. Gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common complication. Sudden large bleeding can be life-threatening. It is associated...

Endoclips have found use in treating gastrointestinal bleeding (both in the upper and lower GI tract), in preventing bleeding after therapeutic procedures such...

Mallory–Weiss syndrome is one of the most common causes of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, counting of around 1-15% of all cases in adults and less than...

which commonly refers to blood in stool originating from upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). The term derives from Greek αἷμα ("blood") and χέζειν...

tacrolimus). Manifestations of decompensation in cirrhosis include gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, jaundice or ascites. In patients with...

protect the stomach. Common side effects include abdominal pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, nausea, dizziness, headache, and swelling. Serious side effects...

dark black, tarry feces that are commonly associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The black color and characteristic strong odor are caused by...

lower gastrointestinal sources, such as gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. Other causes of hemorrhagic shock include bleed from an ectopic pregnancy, bleeding from...

rarely, iron deficiency anemia. Usually, there are no gastrointestinal symptoms that precede the bleeding (abdominal pain, nausea, etc.). Though exceptionally...

lower hazard for intracranial bleeding compared with warfarin, but also had a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding relative to warfarin. It is taken...

In adults with upper gastrointestinal bleeding transfusing at a higher threshold caused harm (increased risk of death and bleeding). A review established...

malfunctions of the gastrointestinal tract, such as bleeding gastric varices or intestinal varices. Mallory–Weiss syndrome: bleeding tears in the esophagal...

Compared to other NSAIDs, it may have other side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding. Long-term use has been associated with kidney failure, and rarely...

nature of the bleeding: Tarry stools: Alteration of blood produced by slow bowel transit due to minor bleeding in upper gastrointestinal tract Bright red...