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Gastrointestinal Bleeding (cont.)

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Michael W Stratemeier, MD

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Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM

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Medical Treatment

Serious gastrointestinal bleeding can destabilize your vital signs. For instance, your blood pressure may fall sharply and your heart rate will increase.
The physician may need to resuscitate you with IV fluids and possibly a blood transfusion.
In some cases, you may need surgery.

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