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What is Upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
It is bleeding in the esophagus, stomach or duodenum due to diseases like ulcers and esophageal varices. Blood is seen either in vomit or black coloured in the stools (melena). Symptoms of blood loss may be seen if there is profuse bleeding.
Questions and answers on "Upper gastrointestinal bleeding"
A 58 yo woman with rheumatoid arthritis presents to the ER after a long history of NSAID use along with 81 mg ASA daily with coffee ground emesis...
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Bleeding is likely
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coffee ground emesis denotes upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Urgent investigation is...
Yes,please. I am having bright red blood in my stool. Now,also mild pain on my upper left side. Should I make an appointment with my GP or go to ER
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it depends...
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if you've seen just a few drops of blood then you can schedule an appointment with either your...
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no such symptom
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diarrhea (or loose stools) is not considered to be a symptom of mononucleosis. Nausea and...
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