title: GI problems in the elderly.
abstract: Common GI disorders merit special attention when the patient is elderly. The author's recommendations for diagnosing and managing GI bleeding, swallowing disorders, ulcers, and other problems are tailored to the frail older patient. Follow-up guidelines stress the search for malignancy.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000175:diagnosis; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology; D006551:Hernia, Hiatal / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D007565:Jaundice / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010437:Peptic Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy