Most common cause of upper GI bleed –
Correct Answer: Peptic ulcer disease
Description: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Peptic ulcer disease o Upper G1 bleed refers to GI bleed refers to GI bleed occuringproximal to the ligament ofTreitz (.Ligament ofTreitz is a fibromuscular band extending from the right crus of diaphragm to the duodeno-jejunal flexure)Causes of upper GI bleed (in descending order)o Peptic ulcery Duodenal ulcersy Gastric ulcerso Oesophageal variceso Gastritis, erosionso Mallory-Wess terso Uncommon causesy Gastric carcinomay Esophagitis y Pancreatitisy Hemobiliay Vascular lesions
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