Symptoms of Gastrointestinal bleeding
Symptoms of Gastrointestinal bleeding
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources
for Gastrointestinal bleeding includes the 21
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Medical Books Online about Gastrointestinal bleeding
Medical Books Excerpts
Excerpts of published medical book chapters related to Gastrointestinal bleeding
are available from published medical books
for more detailed information about Gastrointestinal bleeding.
Medical Books Excerpts
- MELENA
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- ANAL MASS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- Melena
- "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
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- Hemorrhoids
- "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)" (2005)
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- Melena
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Rectal pain
- "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
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- Rectal Bleeding
- "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
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- Hematochezia
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Melena
- "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
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- Melena
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Rectal pain
- "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
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- Melena
- "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
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- ANAL MASS
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Hemorrhoids:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Although hemorrhoids may be asymptomatic, they characteristically cause painless, intermittent bleeding, which occurs on defecation. Bright red blood appears on stool or on toilet paper due to injury of the fragile mucosa covering the hemorrhoid. These first-degree hemorrhoids may itch because of poor anal hygiene. When second-degree hemorrhoids prolapse, they’re usually painless and spontaneously return to the anal canal following defecation. Third-degree hemorrhoids cause constant discomfort and prolapse in response to any increase in intra-abdominal pressure. They must be manually reduced. Thrombosis of external hemorrhoids produces sudden rectal pain and a subcutaneous, large, firm lump that the patient can feel. If hemorrhoids cause severe or recurrent bleeding, they may lead to secondary anemia with significant pallor, fatigue, and weakness; however, such systemic complications are rare.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Postmenopausal bleeding:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Vaginal bleeding, the primary symptom, ranges from spotting to outright hemorrhage; its duration also varies. Other symptoms depend on the cause. Excessive estrogen stimulation, for example, may also produce copious cervical mucus; estrogen deficiency may cause vaginal mucosa to atrophy.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Hemorrhoids:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
❑ Internal hemorrhoids may produce no symptoms. They characteristically cause painless, intermittent bleeding during defecation. Bright red blood appears in stools or on toilet paper because of injury to the fragile mucosa covering the hemorrhoid.
❑ When hemorrhoids prolapse, they’re usually painless and spontaneously return to the anal canal after defecation.
❑ External hemorrhoids cause constant discomfort and prolapse in response to any increase in intra-abdominal pressure. They can be manually reduced. Thrombosis of external hemorrhoids produces sudden rectal pain and a large, firm, subcutaneous lump that the patient can feel.
Hemorrhoids seldom cause severe bleeding leading to anemia.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Gastrointestinal bleeding:
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK (Excerpt)
Bleeding in the digestive tract is a symptom of
digestive problems rather than a disease itself. Bleeding can occur as the
result of a number of different conditions, many of which are not life
threatening. Most causes of bleeding are related to conditions that can be
cured or controlled, such as hemorrhoids. The cause of bleeding may not be
serious, but locating the source of bleeding is important.
(Source: excerpt from Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK (Excerpt)
Bleeding can sometimes occur without
the person noticing it. This type of bleeding is called occult or hidden.
Fortunately, simple tests can detect occult blood in the stool.
(Source: excerpt from Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK (Excerpt)
The signs of bleeding in the digestive tract
depend upon the site and severity of bleeding. If blood is coming from the
rectum or the lower colon, bright red blood will coat or mix with the
stool. The stool may be mixed with darker blood if the bleeding is higher
up in the colon or at the far end of the small intestine. When there is
bleeding in the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum, the stool is usually
black or tarry. Vomited material may be bright red or have a
coffee-grounds appearance when one is bleeding from those sites. If
bleeding is occult, the patient might not notice any changes in stool
color.
If sudden massive bleeding occurs, a person may feel weak, dizzy,
faint, short of breath, or have crampy abdominal pain or diarrhea. Shock
may occur, with a rapid pulse, drop in blood pressure, and difficulty in
producing urine. The patient may become very pale. If bleeding is slow and
occurs over a long period of time, a gradual onset of fatigue, lethargy,
shortness of breath, and pallor from the anemia will result. Anemia is a
condition in which the blood's iron-rich substance, hemoglobin, is
diminished. (Source: excerpt from Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK (Excerpt)
How Do You Recognize Blood in the Stool and Vomit?
- Bright red blood coating the stool
- Dark blood mixed with the stool
- Black or tarry stool
- Bright red blood in vomit
- Coffee-grounds appearance of vomit
What Are the Symptoms of Acute Bleeding?
- Weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Crampy abdominal pain
- Faintness
- Diarrhea
What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Bleeding?
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Lethargy
- Pallor
(Source: excerpt from
Bleeding in the Digestive Tract: NIDDK)
Gastrointestinal bleeding as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Gastrointestinal bleeding, it is also important to consider Gastrointestinal bleeding as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
The Disease Database lists the following medical conditions that Gastrointestinal bleeding may cause:
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Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Gastrointestinal bleeding may vary on an individual basis for each patient.
Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they
are indeed Gastrointestinal bleeding symptoms.
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