GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

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GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

• Luba Palyukh

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Gastrointestinal Bleeding may cause

• Hemorrhoids
• Peptic ulcers
• Tears or inflammation in the esophagus
• Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
• Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease
• Colonic polypsCancer in the colon, stomach or
  esophagus

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Symptoms Include

• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Shortness of breath
• Abdominal pain
• Pale appearance
• Vomiting of blood usually originates from an
  upper GI source. Bright red or maroon stool can
  be from either a lower GI source or from brisk
  bleeding at an upper GI source.
• Long-term GI bleeding may go unnoticed or may
  cause fatigue, anemia, black stools, or a
  positive test for microscopic blood.

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Tests that can be done to check for
Gastrointestinal Bleeding

• An endoscopy is a procedure that would consist of
  inserting a tube through your nose into your
  stomach to help find the source of the bleeding.
• An endoscope is a long tube with a tiny camera on
  the end.
• Lab tests can be done to examine the feces to
  determine the rate of severity of bleeding.
• Any presence of blood in the stool or the
  upper gastrointestinal tract is significant and
  needs medical investigation. Black or dark stools
  may represent slow bleeding into the GI tract and
  should be investigated by a physician.

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Treatment for GI bleeding are

• There is no treatment that could be done at home
  for gastrointestinal bleeding.
• Seek hospitals emergency department.
• If the gastrointestinal bleeding leads to
  hemorrhoids or anal fissures, eat a diet high in
  fiber and fluids to keep stools soft.
• In some cases you may need surgery.
• Barium X- rays, in general, are less accurate
  than endoscopy in locating bleeding sites.
• Digital rectal exam (DRE) An exam to detect
  abnormalities that can be felt (palpated) from
  within the rectum. The doctor inserts a
  lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum and
  feels for anything that is not normal.

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Precautions

• Any presence of blood in the stool or the
  upper gastrointestinal tract is significant and
  needs medical investigation. Black or dark stools
  may represent slow bleeding into the GI tract and
  should be investigated by a physician.

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Prognosis

• This condition is able to be treated but if
  not found early it may cause problems.
• This depends on the location of the site of
  bleeding.

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Complications

• Anemia-refers to a low red blood cell count
• Dehydration
• Chest pain - if there is also heart disease
• Blood loss
• Shock
• Death

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Preventions

• There is NONE.
• But if the bleeding is found early it can be
  dealt with with no complications.

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