Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (patient information)

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
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Overview

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding defined as abnormal blood loss from the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth and stomach), the stomach, or the duodenum (the first foot of the small intestine that follows the stomach).

What are the symptoms of Upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is usually seen as

• Bloody vomit
• Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• Bowel movements that are black and sticky

Where to find medical care for Upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

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