Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding is a condition where bleeding occurs in the digestive tract. Symptoms include vomit with blood, black or tarry stools, and bright red blood in stool. Causes range from ulcers to cancer. Diagnosis often involves endoscopy. Gastrointestinal bleeding requires prompt medical attention to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding