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El sangrado del tracto gastrointestinal es un problema médico común. Los pacientes, por lo general, notan la presencia de sangre roja oscura o sangre roja brillante en las heces.
Las úlceras del estómago y duodeno son causas comunes de sangrado en el tracto gastrointestinal superior. El sangrado también puede ocurrir en el tracto gastrointestinal inferior (colon). El sangrado diverticular es una causa común del sangrado gastrointestinal inferior.

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