Sandbox spinalcord
Resident Survival Guide |
Sandbox spinalcord | |
ICD-10 | K92.2 |
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ICD-9 | 578.9 |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding, commonly abbreviated LGIB, refers to any form of bleeding in the lower gastrointestinal tract.
Causes
- Coagulopathy - specifically a bleeding diathesis
- Colitis
- Hemorrhoids
- Angiodysplasia
- Neoplasm - cancer
- Diverticular disease - diverticulosis, diverticulitis
Diagnosis
The following suggest an LGIB:
- Melena and a negative oesophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Hematochezia
- Fecal occult blood
The following may suggest an LGIB:
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