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InnovAiT 2009 2(5):300-306; doi:10.1093/innovait/inp016
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Gastro-intestinal bleeding

Dr Chirag Mehta

GP VTS ST1, University Hospital of North Staffordshire, North Staffs VTS

Dr Joy Chang

Foundation Year 2, University Hospital of North Staffordshire

E-mail: chiragmaheshmehta{at}doctors.org.uk

E-mail: joychang{at}doctors.org.uk


  Abstract

Acute gastro-intestinal (GI) bleeding is defined as bleeding into the GI tract. GI bleeding is a common medical problem that can vary in presentation from being an insidious chronic blood loss to being potentially life threatening. Although 80% of acute GI bleeds stop spontaneously, it is essential to determine the source of bleeding and establish a diagnosis in order to attempt to prevent a recurrence and so that the most appropriate management may be given in future episodes. Also, an accurate diagnosis will allow a patient to be treated optimally for the underlying condition.


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