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Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Prevention

Gastrointestinal Bleeding Prevention

Prevention of gastrointestinal bleeding includes:

Stop smoking.
Avoid exposure to secondary smoke.
Avoid alcohol.
Avoid caffeine.
Avoid aspirin.
Avoid heavy or regular use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications:

Test your stool for blood:

Use a home fecal occult blood test
Contact your doctor if the stool is positive for blood.

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Last Updated: Sep 25, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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