How to Identify Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Symptoms
Watch for signs of blood in your stool and vomit., Seek immediate help for acute symptoms.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Watch for signs of blood in your stool and vomit.
You might have an idea that there is something wrong based on your bowel movements and/or from vomiting.
If you notice blood in your stool or vomit, then you will need to make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Some of the common symptoms that people notice with an upper GI bleed include:
Black, tarry looking stools Blood in your stool, on the toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl Blood in your vomit. -
Step 2: Seek immediate help for acute symptoms.
If the problem is severe, then you will need to seek immediate medical attention by calling
911.
Some signs that you might be going into shock from the bleeding and will need immediate medical attention include:
Weakness or fatigue Pale skin Feeling dizzy or faint Shortness of breath Bleeding while on aspirin, or other anticoagulants and antiplatelets Drop in blood pressure Fast pulse Loss of consciousness Not urinating or urinating very little Vomiting frank (obvious, fresh) blood Large amount of blood from the rectum (not just a small amount on the toilet paper only)
Detailed Guide
You might have an idea that there is something wrong based on your bowel movements and/or from vomiting.
If you notice blood in your stool or vomit, then you will need to make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible.
Some of the common symptoms that people notice with an upper GI bleed include:
Black, tarry looking stools Blood in your stool, on the toilet paper, or in the toilet bowl Blood in your vomit.
If the problem is severe, then you will need to seek immediate medical attention by calling
911.
Some signs that you might be going into shock from the bleeding and will need immediate medical attention include:
Weakness or fatigue Pale skin Feeling dizzy or faint Shortness of breath Bleeding while on aspirin, or other anticoagulants and antiplatelets Drop in blood pressure Fast pulse Loss of consciousness Not urinating or urinating very little Vomiting frank (obvious, fresh) blood Large amount of blood from the rectum (not just a small amount on the toilet paper only)
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