Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a symptom of a disease, condition, or injury affecting any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The GI tract includes the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon ...

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding refers to bleeding that occurs anywhere in the esophagus, the stomach, or the upper part of the small intestine. It is a symptom of an underlying disorder, and it ...

A lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleed can happen as a result of an injury, ulceration, or inflammation. Treatment depends on the severity of the bleeding. In many cases, lower GI bleeds stop on their ...