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Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is any type of bleeding that starts in GI tract. It is a leading indication for blood transfusion in Hong Kong.Intestinal tract disease
Haemorrhoid & stool blood

Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases
Acute diarrhoea is contagious and may occur in all ages, with children being more commonly affected.Intestinal tract disease

Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes long-lasting inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. Ulcerative colitis affects the innermost lining of colon and rectum.Intestinal tract disease

Crohn's disease
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus.Intestinal tract disease

Intestinal Parasitic Infection
An intestinal parasite lives in the intestines (guts). Common ones include roundworms, pinworms, hookworms, tapeworms and liver flukes.Intestinal tract disease