KnowraGastrointestinal bleedingLinked fromLinked fromThe 18 pages that link to Gastrointestinal bleeding, each with the reason it gives.All 18Broader topic 3Related 14Compared with 1Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugRelated: NSAIDs can injure the digestive lining and impair platelet-mediated clotting.AspirinRelated: Aspirin increases this risk by impairing platelet function and weakening gastrointestinal mucosal protection.Iron deficiency anemiaRelated: Chronic hidden bleeding is a major cause of iron deficiency, especially in adults.ColonoscopyRelated: Colonoscopy can locate and sometimes treat bleeding sources in the lower tract.Gastrointestinal tractRelated: Its location and presentation help clinicians identify which tract region is affected.Iron deficiencyRelated: Chronic, sometimes unseen blood loss can gradually deplete iron stores.IbuprofenRelated: Ibuprofen can increase the risk of ulcers and bleeding, particularly with prolonged use or higher doses.CelecoxibRelated: Celecoxib may cause ulcers or bleeding, though its risk can be lower than that of some nonselective NSAIDs.NaproxenRelated: Reduced protective prostaglandins can make naproxen-associated ulcers and bleeding more likely.Alimentary canalRelated: Its location and presentation help clinicians identify which canal region is affected.DiverticulumRelated: A colonic diverticulum can bleed when a vessel in its wall is injured.Gastrointestinal diseaseRelated: Bleeding is a sign of ulcers, inflammation, tumors, and other lesions.IndometacinRelated: Prostaglandin suppression can weaken stomach protection and raise bleeding risk during treatment.PiroxicamRelated: Prostaglandin suppression can weaken digestive-tract protection and raise bleeding risk during piroxicam use.