What is Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleed?

Gastrointestinal (GI) bleed refers to bleeding that occurs anywhere along the upper and lower tract. The GI tract starts from the mouth and ends at the last part of the large intestine known as the anus. It is divided into:

Upper GI Track - Includes the mouth, food passage, stomach and first part of the small intestine also known as duodenum.
Lower GI Track - Includes the rest of small intestine and the entire large intestine including the anus.

The level of bleeding can range from mild to severe and can be life-threatening.