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GI Bleeding DiagnosisDiagnosis
It is important to diagnose the cause for GI bleeding. Diagnosis usually involves a medical history, including a history of symptoms and any changes in bowel habits, a physical examination, and diagnostic tests (e.g., blood test, stool test). Endoscopy (e.g., esophago-duodenoscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy) uses a thin, flexible tube with a light and a camera attached to visualize the GI tract. These procedures can be used to locate the source of the bleeding and...Read the full article
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