Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Pathology

As is common knowledge, GI (Gastrointestinal) bleeding is a symptom, not a disease in and of itself. GI (Gastrointestinal) bleeding may be caused by haemorrhoids, peptic ulcers, rips or inflammation in the oesophagus, diverticulosis and diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, colonic polyps, or cancer of the colon, stomach, or oesophagus. The investigation and management of bleeding in gastroenterology continue to be challenging. A typical study includes excluding systemic or haematological disorders, asking about drug usage, looking for paracites, barium studies, and a thorough endoscopic examination. If the test results are negative, the patient most likely has one or more small gastrointestinal vascular abnormalities.