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How much internal blood loss from a bleeding ulcer will kill a man 6 feet tall 238lbs age 40?
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What is GI bleeding?
Gastro-Intestinal bleeding. Bleeding into the digestive tract usually from an ulcer or internal injury.
Can bleeding in poop be caused from an ulcer?
Yes, blood in the stools can be a sign of an ulcer. However, small amounts of bright blood is more likely to be rectal bleeding. It is more likely that the blood you cannot see is from an ulcer, and there is the occult blood stool test for that.
What are the clinical problems of occult blood Feces?
The word occult just means hidden. So occult blood in the feces means that it is there, but you might not see it. If a person tests positive for occult blood in their stool, it usually means there is internal bleeding somewhere. It could be from an ulcer, recent surgery, or cancer, among other possible causes. A doctor needs to determine the source of the bleeding whenever there is internal bleeding.
What causes of blood in human stool?
Normally it shouldn't. If it does, you probably have a bleeding hemorrhoid, but you should check it out with a doctor because there might be something serious such as internal bleeding in your digestive tract.
How much time does a person have to get to the hospital with severe internal bleeding?
This question is very vague as there are many types of internal bleeding that can occur in many different areas of the body. Basically, if you suspect internal bleeding dial 911 and get help on the way...if this isn't possible, monitor the patient for symptoms of shock and get them to the nearest medical facility as rapidly as possible!! To simplify it, internal bleeding from a bleeding ulcer pales in comparison to bleeding on the brain or a severed aorta!
Hemorrhaging ulcer is what?
An ulcer is a sore, and hemorrhagin is a nicer word for bleeding. So it's a bleeding sore.
Symptoms of ulcer?
There may be no symptoms of ulcers or the individual may experience:A gnawing or burning pain in the abdomen between the breastbone and the navel. The pain is usually worse a couple of hours after a meal or in the middle of the night when the stomach is empty.NauseaVomitingLoss of appetiteLoss of weightTiredness (a symptom of a bleeding ulcer)Weakness (a symptom of a bleeding ulcer)Blood in vomit or stool. When blood is in the stool, it appears tarry or black (symptom of a bleeding ulcer).Resource:www.BidAnswer.com/#answers
Why are you puking blood and now have blood in your stool?
you may have a bleeding ulcer, go to the docter PLEASE go to the ER immediately! You could be bleeding internally and losing more blood than you are seeing. It could be from an ulcer, but many other things can cause this as well. This is serious, so don't fool around because you are afraid. Have a relative or friend go with you for some support.
How is bleeding involved with ulcers?
Bleeding is the most common complication of ulcers. It may result in anemia, vomiting blood, or the passage of bright red blood through the rectum. The mortality rate from ulcer hemorrhage is 6-10%.
What type of bleeding is the most severe?
Two types of bleeding are the most life-threatening:internal vs. superficialarterial vs. venousThe most severe type of bleeding is arterial. Internal bleeding may be from a "small bleed" so while internal bleeding is serious, it is NOT the most severe type. For example, bleeding ulcer is internal bleeding and while it can be serious and can become life-threatening, it may not necessarily be severe.Traumatic internal bleeding is usually severe, serious, and life-threatening, but bleeds may start small and progress without emergency surgery; yet, there is usually enough time to get a trauma victim from the ER to the OR.
What is the diagnosis code of a bleeding ulcer?
578.9
When did George Alec Effinger die?
George Alec Effinger died on April 27, 2002, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA of internal hemorrhage from a bleeding ulcer.
