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This document discusses the pathophysiology of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. It lists modifiable risk factors like alcohol use, smoking, and eating contaminated food. It also lists non-modifiable factors like age and gender. The main cause discussed is Helicobacter pylori infection. H. pylori can attach to and damage the gastric mucosa through the release of enzymes and toxins, decreasing mucosal defenses and allowing acid to damage the gastric wall, potentially leading to ulcers, bleeding, and other sym

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kimmybapkidding

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