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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Definition
Common names:
  • Bleeding Esophagus
  • Bleeding from the Esophagus
  • Bleeding from the Stomach
  • Bleeding Stomach
  • Esophagus Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding Upper
  • GI Bleeding Upper
  • Stomach Bleeding
  • Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Upper GI Bleeding
A person with upper gastrointestinal bleeding has bleeding from the esophagus, stomach or the first portion of the small intestine.

Ulcers in the stomach or duodenum (peptic ulcer disease) are a common cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Images

Other causes include:
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Last Updated: Aug 6, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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