Joshua Haron Abasszade

Feb 14, 2023 | medscape.com | Samuel Hui |Andy Lim |Elaine Koh |Joshua Haron Abasszade

Abstract and Introduction Abstract Background: Vitamin C is an essential dietary nutrient important for collagen synthesis, including within the gastrointestinal tract. Aim: We aimed to document the prevalence of Vitamin C deficiency (VCD) in patients who present with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) and its association with clinical outcomes. Methods: We conducted a prospective cohort study of patients presenting with UGIB. Fasting Vitamin C levels were collected at admission.