Gastrointestinal Bleeding (GI Bleed)
Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Emergency Management
Advanced Emergency & Digestive Care in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
What Is Gastrointestinal Bleeding?
Gastrointestinal bleeding refers to bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the rectum.
It can be acute or chronic and ranges from mild to life-threatening emergencies requiring urgent medical care.
Types of GI Bleeding
✔ Upper GI Bleed (esophagus, stomach, duodenum)
✔ Lower GI Bleed (small intestine, colon, rectum)
Common Causes of Upper GI Bleeding
✔ Peptic ulcers
✔ Gastritis
✔ Esophageal varices
✔ Mallory–Weiss tear
✔ Stomach cancer
Common Causes of Lower GI Bleeding
✔ Piles (hemorrhoids)
✔ Diverticular disease
✔ Colon polyps or cancer
✔ Inflammatory bowel disease
✔ Angiodysplasia
Symptoms of GI Bleeding
✔ Vomiting blood (hematemesis)
✔ Black, tarry stools (melena)
✔ Fresh blood in stools
✔ Weakness & dizziness
✔ Pale skin
✔ Shortness of breath
Emergency Warning Signs 🚨
🚨 Massive bleeding
🚨 Sudden drop in blood pressure
🚨 Rapid heartbeat
🚨 Confusion or fainting
GI bleeding is a medical emergency.
How Is GI Bleeding Diagnosed?
✔ Blood tests (hemoglobin levels)
✔ Upper GI endoscopy
✔ Colonoscopy
✔ CT angiography
✔ Capsule endoscopy (selected cases)
Emergency Treatment & Stabilization
✔ IV fluids
✔ Blood transfusion
✔ Proton pump inhibitors
✔ Correction of clotting abnormalities
Definitive Treatment Options
Endoscopic Management
✔ Injection therapy
✔ Band ligation
✔ Cauterization
✔ Clipping of bleeding vessels
Radiological Intervention
✔ Angiographic embolization
Surgical Treatment
✔ Required when bleeding is uncontrolled
✔ Life-saving in severe cases
Recovery & Follow-Up
✔ Treat underlying cause
✔ Regular monitoring
✔ Lifestyle and diet modification
✔ Long-term medications if needed
Possible Complications If Untreated
✔ Severe anemia
✔ Shock
✔ Organ failure
✔ Death
Why Choose Dr. Ankur Bhanushali?
✔ Expertise in GI emergencies
✔ Advanced endoscopic & surgical skills
✔ Rapid diagnosis and management
✔ Comprehensive hospital support
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment
Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
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📍 Shop No. 4, Laxmi Krupa Building
Edulji Road, Charai,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India
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