Frequency of Different Etiologies in Patients of Upper GI Bleed

Abstract

Objectives: To find out the frequency of different etiologies of upper GI bleed, based on endoscopic findings.

Methodology: It was a retrospective study done over a period of 6 months in gastroenterology department of Federal Government polyclinic (FGPC), hospital from 1^st January 2023 to 30^th June 2023.

Results:A total of 229 patients presented with Upper gastrointestinal bleed.Chronic liver disease manifesting as variceal bleed or portal hypertensive gastropathy was found in significant number of patients as compared to peptic ulcer disease.The predominant age group for most of causes of bleed was 5^th decade of life with a significant female predominance.

Conclusion:Viral hepatitis along with other causes of portal hypertension seem to be the major predisposing factor as a cause of upper GI bleed. There is an increased need for  future awareness campaigns about viral hepatitis in order to reduce the risk of upper GI bleed. It is further suggested to study the impact of such awareness programson incidence of upper GI bleed through future studies.