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Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... GI bleeding (LGIB ... Melena + right colon ... Unstable (Rule out upper ... gastrointestinal #gastroenterology
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Lower GI Bleeding ... hematochezia if the bleeding ... intestines or ascending colon ... versus #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #ugib #lgib
Stool / Poop Color - What it may mean
 • Brown: In general, healthy stool is
Stool / Poop Color ... Green: Food may be moving ... in the upper gastrointestinal ... in the lower intestinal ... Differential #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Occult and Lower ... Angiodysplasia (colon ... bowel) • Occult UGI ... bleeding (ulcer ... RULE OUT BRISK Upper