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What is the incidence of lower GI bleeding?
What is the incidence of lower GI bleeding?
- 20 to 30 cases per 100,000 person years (correct)
- 10 to 20 cases per 100,000 person years
- 60 to 70 cases per 100,000 person years
- 40 to 50 cases per 100,000 person years
Which condition accounts for 40% of lower GI bleeding cases?
Which condition accounts for 40% of lower GI bleeding cases?
- Colorectal cancer
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Diverticular disease (correct)
- Hemorrhoids
What is the mortality rate associated with lower GI bleeding?
What is the mortality rate associated with lower GI bleeding?
- 2%
- 8%
- 4% (correct)
- 6%
What age group is most common for hemorrhoids?
What age group is most common for 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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