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Description

Gastrointestinal hemorrhage NOS (not otherwise specified) is a medical term used to describe bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. This can include bleeding from the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, rectum, or esophagus. The cause of the bleeding can vary and may include ulcers, tumors, infections, or other medical conditions. Symptoms of gastrointestinal hemorrhage NOS may include vomiting blood, black or tarry stools, abdominal pain, dizziness, and weakness. Treatment for gastrointestinal hemorrhage NOS may include medications, endoscopy, or surgery, depending on the cause of the bleeding.

Synonyms

• gastrointestinal hemorrhage
• GI bleeding
• GI hemorrhage

Basic Lab Tests (measurements)

• serum
  •      BUN:creatinine ratio
  •      urea nitrogen
• whole blood
  •      glycosylated hemoglobin
  •      neutrophils
  •      leukocytes
  •      granulocytes
  •      erythrocytes

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All of the following must be considered when interpreting clinical findings and are too extensive to be covered on this site: