Upper gastrointestinal bleeding

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...

Brief Answer:
Bleeding is likely

Detailed Answer:
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coffee ground emesis denotes upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Urgent investigation is...

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I have had mono for three weeks now. Still have semi-loose dark stool and gas. No blood. No vomiting. Is this a symptom along with the fatigue and...

Brief Answer:
no such symptom

Detailed Answer:
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diarrhea (or loose stools) is not considered to be a symptom of mononucleosis. Nausea and...

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I have been diagnosed with stage 4 cirrhousis. I smoke marijuana and i have noticed that my stool turned black. Is it due to swallowing the smoke ?...

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Hi and welcome to HCM

Detailed Answer:
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In patient with liver cirrhosis , upper gastrointestinal bleeding should...

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