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==Overview==
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==History and Symptoms==
Patients with upper GI hemorrhage often present with [[hematemesis]], [[coffee ground vomiting]], [[melena]], maroon stool, or [[hematochezia]] if the hemorrhage is severe.  The presentation of bleeding depends on the amount and location of hemorrhage.
Patients with upper GI hemorrhage often present with [[hematemesis]], [[coffee ground vomiting]], [[melena]], maroon stool, or [[hematochezia]] if the hemorrhage is severe.  The presentation of bleeding depends on the amount and location of hemorrhage.


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Overview

Patients with upper GI hemorrhage often present with hematemesis, coffee ground vomiting, melena, maroon stool, or hematochezia if the hemorrhage is severe. The presentation of bleeding depends on the amount and location of hemorrhage.

Patients may also present with complications of anemia, including chest pain, syncope, fatigue and shortness of breath.

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