Gastrointestinal bleeding
Gastrointestinal bleeding (GI bleed), also known as gastrointestinal hemorrhage, is all forms of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the rectum.[1]
When there is significant blood loss over a short time, symptoms may include vomiting red blood, vomiting black blood, bloody stool, or black stool.
Small amounts of bleeding over a long time may cause iron-deficiency anemia resulting in feeling tired or heart-related chest pain. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, shortness of breath, pale skin, or passing out.
Sometimes in those with small amounts of bleeding no symptoms may be present.[2]
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Media
Causes of gastrointestinal bleeding
The Blakemore esophageal balloon used for stopping esophageal bleeds if other measures have failed
References
- ↑ Bleeding in the Digestive Tract. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (September 17, 2014). Retrieved 6 March 2015.
- ↑ Kim, BS. Diagnosis of gastrointestinal bleeding: A practical guide for clinicians.. World Journal of Gastrointestinal Pathophysiology 5 (4) (15 November 2014). p. 467–78. doi:10.4291/wjgp.v5.i4.467.
