Gastrointestinal Bleeding

About Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Gastrointestinal bleeding is bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract. Causes include ulcers, varices due to liver disease, inflammation and polyps. Significant bleeding is a medical emergency.

Common symptoms

• Vomiting blood or coffee-ground material
• Black or bloody stools
• Dizziness or fainting
• Paleness and weakness

How Dr. Noor can help

Dr. Mohd. Talha Noor begins with a detailed history and examination, then advises only the tests that are needed, such as blood tests, ultrasound or endoscopy. Treatment is planned around the cause and may include medication, diet and lifestyle guidance, or endoscopic procedures where appropriate.

When to see a gastroenterologist

See a specialist if symptoms are persistent, getting worse, or come with warning signs such as blood in vomit or stool, black stools, jaundice, difficulty swallowing, unexplained weight loss or severe pain.

This information is for general awareness and is not a substitute for a medical consultation.