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Causes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed

In this article we will discuss various Causes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed

In this article, we will discuss various Causes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed. So, let’s get started.

Causes

1. Peptic ulcer (35-50%) associated with NSAIDs and H.pylori

2. Acute gastric erosion (about 20%), e.g. NSAIDs, alcohol induced, stress-induced ulceration

3. Esophageal varices (5-10%), i.e. liver disease, portal hypertension

4. Erosive esophagitis (5-10%) usually associated with hiatus hernia

5. Mallory-Weiss tear (5%), i.e. laceration of gastroesophageal junction

6. Vascular (angiomatus) malformations (5%)

7. Cancer of esophagus or stomach (2%)

8. Aortic graft (aorto-duodenal fistula- 0.2%)

9. Miscellaneous (rare), i.e.bleeding disorders, corrosive injury, post-sclerotherapy or ligation ulcers.

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