UGIB has various meanings in the Medical category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of UGIB in Medical.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is gastrointestinal bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract, commonly defined as bleeding arising from the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum. Blood may be observed in vomit or in altered form as black stool.
MedicalUpper gastrointestinal bleeding can be caused by peptic ulcers, gastric erosions, esophageal varices, and rarer causes such as gastric cancer. The initial assessment includes measurement of the blood pressure and heart rate, as well as blood tests to determine the hemoglobin.
MedicalUpper Gastrointestinal endoscopy is a test that looks inside your upper gastrointestinal tract. This includes your food pipe, stomach, and duodenum. The test is also known as EGD.
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