Gastrointestinal Bleeding (cont.)
Medical Author:
Michael W Stratemeier, MD
Coauthor:
Lisa Vignogna, MD
Medical Editor:
Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Ron Fuerst, MD
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When to Seek Medical CareAny presence of blood in the stool or the uppergastrointestinal tract is significant and needs medical investigation. Black or dark stools may represent slow bleeding into the GI tract and should be investigated by a physician. Any significant bleeding into the GI tract, either vomited blood or blood through the rectum, should be evaluated in the emergency department. Viewer Comments & ReviewsGastrointestinal Bleeding - CausesThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the cause of your gastrointestinal bleeding? |
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Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a potentially life-threatening abdominal emergency that remains a common cause of hospitalization.
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