Identification and control of bleeding within the gastrointestinal tract via endoscopic, medical, or surgical means.<\/p>\n
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\n\u2022 Peptic ulcers
\n\u2022 Esophageal or gastric varices
\n\u2022 Mallory-Weiss tears
\n\u2022 Gastritis, erosions<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Hemorrhoids, anal fissures
\n\u2022 Diverticular bleeding
\n\u2022 Angiodysplasia
\n\u2022 Colonic polyps or cancer
\n\u2022 Inflammatory bowel disease<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Stabilize: IV fluids, blood transfusion if needed
\n\u2022 Endoscopy (EGD) or colonoscopy for localization and therapy (injection, clips, bands, thermal coagulation)
\n\u2022 Radiologic embolization or surgery for refractory cases<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Repeat endoscopy if rebleeding
\n\u2022 Investigate and treat underlying cause to prevent recurrence<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"