Acute GI Bleed

Question 1

what are the causes of Acute GI Bleed (… ……..) (UPPER)

Answer 1

GUM BLEEDING

G astritis
U lcers
M allory-Weiss Tear

B iliary (cause)
L arge Varices 
E osophagitis (ik dont hate)
E nteroaortic fistula (seen in post aortic graft px)
D uodenitis 
I BD
N eovasculariazation (arteriovenous malformation)
G astric cancer

Question 2

what are the causes of Acute GI Bleed (…..) (LOWER)

Answer 2

DRAIN

D iverticulitis (most common)
R adiation Proctitis 
A rteriovenous malformation
I schaemia 
N eoplasm / Polpys

Question 3

what is haematemesis?

Answer 3

Vomit that contains blood ==> Coffee grounds

Question 4

red / maroon coloured blood in stools medical term?

Answer 4

Haematochezia

Question 5

What type of bleeding is haematemesis + Haematochezia?

Answer 5

Overt Bleeding

Question 6

5 symptoms of Occult Bleeding

Answer 6

Lightheaded
Difficulty breathing
Fainting
Chest Pain
Abdominal Pain

Question 7

What are 3 investigations to do in a suspected GI bleed

Answer 7

Endoscopy // Colonoscopy

Nasogastric Lavage (remove stomach contents)

Stool Test