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What is the incidence of lower GI bleeding?
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?
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?
What percentage of lower GI bleeding cases requires hospital admission?
- 30%
- 10%
- 40%
- 20% (correct)
What age group is most commonly affected by hemorrhoids?
What age group is most commonly affected by hemorrhoids?
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How often does upper GI bleeding present similarly to lower GI bleeding?
How often does upper GI bleeding present similarly to lower GI bleeding?
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