Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Anemia: Causes and Symptoms

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Manifestations

Hematemesis

Expulsion of blood from the upper digestive tract through the mouth, preceded by vomiting. Blood may appear red or like coffee grounds.

Melena

Expulsion of blackish, sticky, dough-like blood from the upper digestive tract through the anus.

Hematochezia or Rectal Bleeding

Red blood expelled from the anus, originating from the lower GI tract. The first is often accompanied by feces.

Fecal Occult Blood

Manifested by iron deficiency anemia.

Acute upper gastrointestinal