GI BLEEDING
GI Bleeding:
Gastrointestinal (GI):
- Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, bile ducts and liver.
- It involves a detailed understanding of the normal action (physiology) of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine, the digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, and the function of the liver as a digestive organ.
- It includes common and important conditions such as colon polyps and cancer, hepatitis, gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), peptic ulcer disease, colitis, gallbladder and biliary tract disease, nutritional problems, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pancreatitis.
Treatment:
Sophisticated imaging technology, when needed, can usually locate the cause of the bleeding. Treatment depends on the source of the bleeding. Management of GI Bleedings needs a trained gastroenterologist with expertise in interventional gastroenterology. DrZubin Dev Sharma had managed many such cases and is trained in all skillsets required for management of GI Bleeding.
Overt Bleeding Might show up as:
- Vomiting blood, which might be red or might be dark brown and resemble coffee grounds in texture
- Black, tarry stool
- Rectal bleeding, usually in or with stool
With occult bleeding, you might have:
- Lightheadedness
- Difficulty breathing
- Fainting
- Chest pain
- Abdominal pain
Type Of GI Bleeding:
Upper GI Bleeding
- Peptic ulcer: This is the most common cause of upper GI bleeding. Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach and upper portion of the small intestine. Stomach
acid, either from bacteria or use of anti-inflammatory drugs, damages the lining, leading to
formation of sores - Tears in the lining of the tube that connects your throat to your stomach:
Known as Mallory-Weiss tears, they can cause a lot of bleeding. These are most common in
people who drink alcohol to excess. - Abnormal, enlarged veins in the esophagus (esophageal varices). This condition occurs most often in people with serious liver disease.
- Esophagitis: This inflammation of the esophagus is most commonly caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Lower GI Bleeding
- Diverticular disease:This involves the development of small, bulging pouches in the digestive tract (diverticulosis). If one or more of the pouches become inflamed or infected, it’s
called diverticulitis. - Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD):This includes ulcerative colitis, which causes inflammation and sores in the colon and rectum, and Crohn’s disease, and inflammation of the lining
of the digestive tract. - Tumors: Noncanerous (benign) or cancerous tumors of the esophagus, stomach, colo> or rectum can weaken the lining of the digestive tract and cause bleeding.
- Colon polyps: Small clumps of cells that form on the lining of your colon cancause bleeding. Most are harmless, but some might be cancerous or can become
cancerous if not removed. - Hemorrhoids: These are swollen veins in your anus or lower rectum, similar to varicose veins.
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