Hematochezia medical therapy

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Overview

Treatment depends on the cause and severity of the bleeding. For serious bleeding, patient may be admitted to the hospital for monitoring and evaluation. If there is massive bleeding, patient is monitored in an intensive care unit. Emergency treatment may include a blood transfusion.