Apollo Hospitals on Friday launched an advance centre to treat gastrointestinal bleed.
Mo. Thoufeeq, GI Bleed lead, British Society of Gastroenterology, U.K., said one in 1,000 bleed in their gastrointestinal track. Early identification and treatment could prevent serious conditions. Elderly persons and those on medication for joint pains and excess consumption of alcohol and heavy smokers are vulnerable to GI bleed. Not all who suffer GI bleed, however, require hospital admission.