GIT Bleeding

In such patients, P/HT is suspected by development of ascites, low platelets, splenomegally, encephalopathy, GIT bleeding, abdominal collaterals.

What our notes say

• In such patients, P/HT is suspected by development of ascites, low platelets, splenomegally, encephalopathy, GIT bleeding, abdominal collaterals. (4.WK 4 PORTAL HYPERTENSION)
• list the different presentations of GIT bleeding (2 marks) (Internal medicine WC)
• *Ascaris } Infection occur by.\n* Enteroblius vermicularis Ingestion of eggs.\n* Ankylostoma (hook worm) } Infection occur by.\n* Strongyloids Skin penetration by larvae.\nClinical features\n- Asymptomatic\n- Abdominal pain }..\n_GIT bleeding. (BABY NELSON PEADS)
• Complicated cases\n1- Oesphagitis ~ GIT bleeding\n2- Recurrent aspirations ~ recurrent aspiration pneumonia in 30% of cases.\n3- Chronic cough & chest wheezes.\n4- Growth retardation\n5- May be laryngospasm and apnea\n6- May be sudden infant death syndrome. (BABY NELSON PEADS)

Study material on GIT Bleeding

• GIT Bleeding
• BABY NELSON PEADS

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