ODQ: Upper GI Bleed

Gnawing, burning, or dull epigastric pain, worse at night or 2-3 hours post-meal, relieved by antacids, periodic recurrence Common in blood group O Gastric Ulcer: Dull epigastric pain during or soon after meals, relieved by vomiting or antacids Weight loss, anorexia (malignant ulcer), more common in blood group A Mallory Weiss Syndrome: Preceded by retching, initial clear vomitus turning bloody, typically after alcohol consumption Esophageal Varices: Hx OF CLD, JAUNDICE, RUQ PAIN, ALCOHOL ABUSE, HX OF BLOOD TRANSFUSION Dieulafoy lesion (no preceding pain) Stress ulcers Hepatic, renal, or blood dyscrasia-induced bleeding