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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Symptoms

Common symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding include:

Vomiting blood
Vomiting material that looks like coffee grounds

Additional symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding may include:

Black stools
Red stools or maroon stools
Rectal bleeding
Rapid pulse
Pale skin
Lightheadedness
Fainting

Additional symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding include:

Abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Unintentional weight loss

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Abdominal pain
Black stool
Vomiting blood

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Last Updated: Aug 15, 2008 References

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

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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding References:

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Olds GD, Cooper GS, Chak A, Sivak MV Jr, Chitale AA, Wong RC. The yield of bleeding scans in acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2005 Apr;39(4):273-7.