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Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Causes of GI Bleed ... colitis, UC/Chrons (IBD ... Radiation CMC IM ... differential #diagnosis #Causes ... #algorithm
What is Fecal Occult Blood Testing (FOBT)
 • Screening for colorectal cancer in average risk population
samples. with applicator ... for GIB/anemia evaluation ... esophagitis, gastritis, IBD ... Denatured from upper ... Massachusetts GI
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
• Common Causes ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation ... , can consider IM ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management