Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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What is Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

Bleeding from esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, often due to ulcers or varices.

Symptoms

Hematemesis, melena, shock.

Risk Factors

NSAIDs, alcohol, liver disease.

Complications

Hypovolemic shock, rebleeding.

Prevention

PPI use in high-risk patients, avoid NSAIDs/alcohol.

Procedures

Endoscopy (clips, cautery, banding), IV PPIs, blood transfusion, surgery or embolization if endoscopy fails.

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