Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Overview and Incidence
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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?

  • Colorectal cancer
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Diverticular disease (correct)
  • Hemorrhoids

    • What is the mortality rate associated with lower GI bleeding?

  • 2%
  • 8%
  • 4% (correct)
  • 6%

    • What age group is most common for hemorrhoids?

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

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

    <p>15% of cases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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