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  2. Gastrointestinal bleeding - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    Symptoms of GI bleeding can be easy to see, called overt, or not so obvious, known as occult. Symptoms depend on the rate of bleeding as well as the location of the bleed, which can be anywhere on the GI tract, from where it starts — the mouth — to where it ends — the anus.

  3. Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

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    Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of many digestive system disorders, including reflux, ulcers and cancer. It can occur in any part of the digestive system (GI tract), which runs from the mouth to the anus. Bleeding can be mild and ongoing or come on suddenly and be life-threatening.

  4. What causes gastrointestinal bleeding and how serious is it...

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    Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disorder in your digestive tract. The blood often appears in stool or vomit but isn't always visible, though it may cause the stool to look black or tarry. The level of bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening.

  5. Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis -...

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    GI bleeding is a serious symptom that requires prompt medical treatment. From tears in the organs in the digestive tract to inflammatory conditions, these causes often require examination by a...

  6. Gastrointestinal bleeding - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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    For gastrointestinal bleeding, basic questions to ask include: I'm not seeing blood, so why do you suspect a GI bleed? What's likely causing my symptoms? Other than the most likely cause, what are other possible causes for my symptoms? What tests do I need? Is my condition likely temporary or chronic? What's the best course of action?

  7. Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Bleeding in the Digestive Tract) -...

    www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/bleeding-digestive-tract

    Gastrointestinal bleeding is usually a symptom of an underlying condition such as hemorrhoids, ulcers, or gastritis. It can happen anywhere from your esophagus to your rectum and may not always...

  8. Symptoms & Causes of GI Bleeding - NIDDK - National Institute of...

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    Learn about GI bleeding symptoms and GI bleeding causes, including peptic ulcers, esophageal varices, diverticular disease, gastritis, hemorrhoids, and cancer.

  9. Gastrointestinal bleeding: Symptoms, causes, and treatment

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    What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding? What is it? Symptoms. Is it serious? Causes. Risk factors. Complications. Contacting a doctor. Summary. Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is...

  10. Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Gastrointestinal Bleeding - Merck...

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    Key Points. Bleeding may occur anywhere along the digestive (gastrointestinal or GI) tract, from the mouth to the anus. Blood may be easily seen by the naked eye (overt), or blood may be present in amounts too small to be visible (occult). Occult bleeding is detected only by testing a stool specimen with special chemicals.

  11. Stomach Ulcer: Signs, Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland...

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    A stomach ulcer occurs when stomach acid eats through your protective stomach lining, producing an open sore. Typical signs and symptoms include burning stomach pain and indigestion. Ulcers heal when the conditions causing them go away.