Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Causes and Incidence

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What is the incidence of lower GI bleeding?

  • 30 to 40 cases per 100,000 person years
  • 20 to 30 cases per 100,000 person years (correct)
  • 10 to 20 cases per 100,000 person years
  • 40 to 50 cases per 100,000 person years

What is the most common source of lower GI bleeding?

  • Cancer
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Diverticular disease (correct)

What percentage of lower GI bleeding cases requires hospital admission?

  • 30%
  • 10%
  • 40%
  • 20% (correct)

What age group is most commonly affected by hemorrhoids?

<p>45 to 65 years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often does upper GI bleeding present similarly to lower GI bleeding?

<p>In 15% of cases (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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