Objective: To evaluate the etiology of acute upper gastrointestinal bleed. Methods: The study includes 100 cases of acute upper GI Bleed admitted in aims from aug.2014 to aug.2015. Patients were selected were 18 years and above of either sex. All of these case presented with symptoms of upper GI bleed were subjected for upper GI endoscopy. The data was subsequently analysed. Results: In this study of 100 cases who came with symptoms of acute UGIB most common cause was found to be secondary to esophageal varices followed by pecptic ulcer, Malignancy and M-W syndrome Discussion: Acute UGIB is potentially life threatening emergency immediate intervention can improve the mortality and morbidity. Main treatment remain as determination of source of bleeding and stop active bleeding.
