Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
Also called: GI haemorrhage, GI hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
Conditions associated with gastrointestinal hemorrhage
The following conditions have been associated with gastrointestinal hemorrhage in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
22q11.2 deletion syndrome
22q11.2 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
AL amyloidosis
AL amyloidosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Acute liver failure
Acute liver failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis
Aggressive systemic mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome
Autoerythrocyte sensitization syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune hepatitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Behçet disease
Behçet disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard-Soulier syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bernard-Soulier syndrome
Bernard Soulier syndrome (BSS) is an inherited platelet disorder characterized by mild to severe bleeding tend...
Carney triad
Carney triad is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome
Cholestasis-lymphedema syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1
Classical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII
Combined deficiency of factor V and factor VIII is a medical condition that may be associated with various sym...
Congenital factor V deficiency
Congenital factor V deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital factor VII deficiency
Congenital factor VII deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Congenital factor X deficiency
Congenital factor X deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency
Congenital plasminogen activator inhibitor type 1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
Craniofaciofrontodigital syndrome
Craniofaciofrontodigital syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis
Cryoglobulinemic vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dengue fever
Dengue fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis
Diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Ebola hemorrhagic fever
Ebola hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial colorectal cancer Type X
Familial colorectal cancer Type X is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
GRFoma
GRFoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia
Glanzmann thrombasthenia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glanzmann thrombasthenia 1
A bleeding syndrome characterized by spontaneous mucocutaneous bleeding and an exaggerated response to trauma ...
Glucagonoma
Glucagonoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Hemophilia A
Hemophilia A is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hereditary amyloidosis with primary renal involvement
Hereditary amyloidosis with primary renal involvement is a medical condition that may be associated with vario...
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors
Hereditary combined deficiency of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors is a medical condition that may be asso...
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome
Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency
Homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever
Hyperimmunoglobulinemia D with periodic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Isolated mesenteric vein thrombosis
Isolated mesenteric vein thrombosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Isolated polycystic liver disease
Isolated polycystic liver disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Juvenile dermatomyositis
Juvenile dermatomyositis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Juvenile polyposis syndrome
Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate gastrointestinal hemorrhage
When investigating gastrointestinal hemorrhage, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Liver Function Test
Measures ALT, AST, ALP, bilirubin, and albumin to assess liver health....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if gastrointestinal hemorrhage is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom gastrointestinal hemorrhage mean?
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Hemorrhage affecting the gastrointestinal tract.
Which conditions are associated with gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
Gastrointestinal hemorrhage has been reported in association with 73 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, AL amyloidosis, Acquired von Willebrand syndrome, Acute liver failure, Aggressive systemic mastocytosis. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.