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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Lower GI Bleed - ... ): • Hematochezia ... GI bleed) vs Stable ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB ... #GIBleed #management
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Upper GI Bleed ... Can present with hematochezia ... Lower GI Bleed ( ... #Lower #GIBleed ... #lgib
Algorithmic Approach to Severe Hematochezia
 - Hematochezia is due to a lower GI bleed ~85% of
is due to a lower ... GI bleed ~85% of ... GI bleed with rapid ... GI bleed is usually ... GI bleed.
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Occult and Lower ... Gastronintestinal Bleed ... iron deficiency anemia ... GI bleed, Diverticular ... bleed, • Acute