Charis & Ellie vs GI > Acute Lower GI Bleeding > Flashcards
What causes massive bleeding?
Diverticular disease Ischaemic colitis Carcinoma Angiodysplasia Colitis Meekel's diverticula
What causes small bleeding?
Haemorrhoids
Anal fissures
Polyps (frequent)
Diagnosis of acute lower GI bleeding?
History and examination Proctoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy Video capsule endoscopy Angiography Rectal exam (in young)
How is it treated?
Most start and stop spontaneously
Resuscitation if they become haemodynamically unstable