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Upper GI bleeding can result from bleeding in the esophagus, stomach or duodenum. It is a common gastrointestinal emergency with a mortality rate of around 10%. Presentation may include vomiting blood (hematemesis), black tarry stools (melena), or bright red blood in stool (hematochezia). Causes include peptic ulcers, esophageal/gastric varices, cancers, and use of NSAIDs or anticoagulants. Initial management involves resuscitation, monitoring, endoscopy within 24 hours for diagnosis and potential treatment

Author

Bibek Ghimire

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EN