Treatment of bleeding from the digestive tract.

Upper GI causes:

  • Ulcers, varices, gastritis
  • Mallory-Weiss tear

Lower GI causes:

  • Hemorrhoids, polyps, cancer
  • Diverticulosis, colitis

Evaluation:

  • Endoscopy or colonoscopy
  • Blood tests, imaging

Treatment:

  • Endoscopic therapy (clips, cautery, injection)
  • Medications or surgery if needed

Follow-up:

  • Repeat scope if bleeding recurs
  • Monitor hemoglobin