Essay On Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
By Paul M Choi | Submitted On November 15, 2012
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Expert Author Paul M Choi
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a very common condition that occurs when there is bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The bleeding may occur anywhere in the GI tract between mouth and anus. The most common site of bleeding in the upper part of the intestinal tract includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first …show more content…
This is often manifested by vomiting of fresh blood or coffee ground. There can be maroonish or fresh blood passing from the rectum. An internal bleeding is often associated with a drop in blood pressure due to the significant amount of blood loss. As a result, individuals affected often complain of dizziness and weakness and may appear pale. This can be a life-threatening condition and usually require an admission to a hospital, usually in an intensive care unit, intravenous hydration, transfusion, and measures to stop the source of bleeding.
Chronic GI bleeding, on the other hand, is often insidious and may not be readily apparent. Individuals affected usually complain of fatigue, shortness of breath, and lack of energy. They may sometimes also complain of anorexia and weight loss.
The common causes of acute upper GI bleeding include bleeding from esophageal varices, due to the cirrhosis of liver, tear in the lower esophagus called Mallory-Weiss tear, ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, angiodysplasia (vascular malformation) of the colon, and diverticulosis.
The causes of chronic GI bleeding include esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) due to acid reflux, esophageal cancer, gastritis, stomach cancer, colon polyp, colon cancer, and even
By Paul M Choi | Submitted On November 15, 2012
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Expert Author Paul M Choi
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a very common condition that occurs when there is bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The bleeding may occur anywhere in the GI tract between mouth and anus. The most common site of bleeding in the upper part of the intestinal tract includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first …show more content…
This is often manifested by vomiting of fresh blood or coffee ground. There can be maroonish or fresh blood passing from the rectum. An internal bleeding is often associated with a drop in blood pressure due to the significant amount of blood loss. As a result, individuals affected often complain of dizziness and weakness and may appear pale. This can be a life-threatening condition and usually require an admission to a hospital, usually in an intensive care unit, intravenous hydration, transfusion, and measures to stop the source of bleeding.
Chronic GI bleeding, on the other hand, is often insidious and may not be readily apparent. Individuals affected usually complain of fatigue, shortness of breath, and lack of energy. They may sometimes also complain of anorexia and weight loss.
The common causes of acute upper GI bleeding include bleeding from esophageal varices, due to the cirrhosis of liver, tear in the lower esophagus called Mallory-Weiss tear, ulcer of the stomach or duodenum, angiodysplasia (vascular malformation) of the colon, and diverticulosis.
The causes of chronic GI bleeding include esophagitis (inflammation of the esophagus) due to acid reflux, esophageal cancer, gastritis, stomach cancer, colon polyp, colon cancer, and even