The most likely diagnosis is upper GI bleed which won’t be confirmed until further endoscopic procedures are performed:What factors can contribute to an upper GI bleed?
QUESTION 4 A 34-year-old construction worker presents to his Primary Care Provider (PCP) with a chief complaint of passing foul smelling dark, tarry stools. He stated the first episode occurred last week, but it was only a small amount after he had eaten a dinner of beets and beef. The episode today was accompanied by nausea, sweating, and weakness. He states […]