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Does ulcer cause most of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?
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MANY CAUSES: Upper GI bleed can be from esophagitis, esophageal varices, esophageal tears, cancer, polyps, gastritis, errosions and ulcers.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: Other causes include vascular malformations, varices, tumors and esophageal tears.
Answered 9/26/2012
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