5 Questions
What is the incidence of lower GI bleeding?
20 to 30 cases per 100,000 person years
Which condition accounts for 40% of lower GI bleeding cases?
Diverticular disease
What is the mortality rate associated with lower GI bleeding?
4%
What age group is most common for hemorrhoids?
45 to 65 years
How often does upper GI bleeding present similarly to lower GI bleeding?
15% of cases
Learn about the incidence, hospitalization rates, and mortality rate of acute lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Understand the differential diagnosis for lower GI bleeding and its focus on the colon and rectum.
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