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Gastrointestinal bleeding    See images

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Alternative names:

Lower GI bleeding; GI bleeding; Upper GI bleeding

Definition:

A sign of disease or abnormality within the gastrointestinal tract involving the presence of blood or hemoglobin in the stool. Upper GI bleeding is considered any source located between the mouth and outflow tract of the stomach. Lower GI bleeding is considered any source located from the outflow tract of the stomach to the anus (small and large bowel).

Considerations

Common Causes

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