Upper digestive tract hemorrhage manifests itself with melena and hematemesis. The symptoms that precede these signs are asthenia, sweating, pallor and gastric disorders. 

There are many causes that can lead to digestive hemorrhage. Among these, peptic ulcer and duodenal ulcer are the main ones.

A previous history of dyspepsia, ulcers and bleeding, along with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and antiplatelet agents, are risk factors most often present in patients with superior digestive tract bleeding.

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