4. Can a person die from a bleeding ulcer?A bleeding ulcer can perforate a blood vessel or organ and cause immediate death.
5. Can alcohol cause gastrointestinal bleeding?Alcohol causes inflammation of the stomach lining which triggers stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and even bleeding.
6. What is severe gastrointestinal bleeding?It is bleeding which results in faintness, weakness, giddiness, breathlessness along with shock and decreased blood pressure. This type of bleeding may be life threatening unless treated promptly.
7. What can you eat if you have gastrointestinal bleeding?If you are actively bleeding you will be advised not to take either food or drink by mouth. You will receive nutrition through intravenous feeding until all bleeding stops. However when the bleeding stops, you may start taking small amounts of food or drink before eating your regular diet. Avoid foods that may irritate your stomach such as caffeine, alcohol, and spicy foods.