Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD Symptoms of GI bleeding include stomach pain, vomiting blood, or having black, tarry ...

Gastrointestinal bleeding is common among people with cirrhosis due to a complication called portal hypertension. This is elevated blood pressure in the veins that lead to your liver. Cirrhosis is ...

Current guidelines recommend 5 to 7 days of broad-spectrum antibiotic prophylaxis for upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with cirrhosis. In a systematic review and meta-analysis, shorter ...

A retrospective single-centre study finds that a dual-energy CT protocol is non-inferior to a conventional triphasic CT ...

A widely available drug helps prevent upper gastrointestinal bleeding in critically ill adults on a breathing machine, according to the results of a global study and meta-analysis led by researchers ...

GLP-1 drugs are 36% more effective than aspirin in reducing colorectal cancer risk, with fewer side effects like acute kidney ...

Both conditions involve symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding, though a major difference is that hematochezia often presents as bright red blood in the stool, while melena appears as black, tarry ...

Experts say people with depression should weigh the risks when taking these types of medications. Share on Pinterest Antidepressants such as Prozac are used to treat depression, anxiety, and other ...

The benefit of routine repeat endoscopy after endoscopic hemostasis in the management of peptic ulcer bleeding is controversial. The aim of this Review is to evaluate the efficacy of second-look ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When it comes to gastrointestinal side effects, particularly bleeding into the stomach, not all painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are ...