Persons with<unk>  often present with hematemesis, coffee ground vomiting, melena, or hematochezia (maroon-coloured stool) if the hemorrhage is severe. The presentation of bleeding depends on the amount and location of hemorrhage. A person with<unk>  may also present with complications of anemia, including chest pain, syncope, fatigue and shortness of breath. The physical examination performed by the physician concentrates on the following things: * Vital signs, in order to determine the severity of bleeding and the timing of intervention * Abdominal and rectal examination, in order to determine possible causes of hemorrhage * Assessment for portal hypertension and stigmata of chronic liver disease in order to determine if the bleeding is from a variceal source. Laboratory findings include anemia, coagulopathy, and an elevated BUN-to-creatinine ratio.
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding
Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Rectal bleeding
Gastric varices
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Internal bleeding
Nosebleed
Retroperitoneal bleeding