Obscure gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding creates a diagnostic challenge for gastroenterologists. Many patients undergo multiple blood transfusions and repeated studies. Modern imaging techniques improve ...

Symptoms of GI bleeding include stomach pain, vomiting blood, or having black, tarry stool. Peptic ulcers are the leading ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . New endoscopic techniques and changes in the pharmacologic landscape prompted an update in guidelines for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Rivaroxaban appeared associated with a higher rate of gastrointestinal bleeding than other direct oral ...

PHILADELPHIA — Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) among patients on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) remains risky in terms of morbidity and mortality, but ...

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified eight primary factors that increase the risk of a common bleeding complication after heart attack. Some of these factors are already ...

A study in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy is the first case series to test the benefits and safety of provocative testing combined with endoscopy. Here’s what you need to know. 1. Researchers from Baton ...

In the general patient population, low-dose aspirin almost doubles the likelihood of upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding, and adding drugs such as clopidogrel or high-dose corticosteroids raises the ...

Chronic GI symptoms may signal higher triglycerides, lower HDL cholesterol and elevated blood sugar. Routine blood tests can reveal metabolic risks linked to persistent stomach issues. A distressed ...

Possible causes of blood in stool include gastroenteritis, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. This article explains the ...