Approach to bloody stools in adults.
The mortality from LIB is less than 5%. The bleeding in the majority of patients with LIB resolves spontaneously and usually leaves no lasting sequelae. Early colonoscopy may shorten the length and cost of hospitalization.
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D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D001241:Aspirin