Other causes 1_ swallowing of blood during epistaxis or dental procedure 2_vascular ectasis(Hereditary hemorrhagic telagectasis...Osler_weber Redu) 3_dieulafoys lesions(an aberrant vessel in the mucosa bleeds from apin point mucosal defect)
Assessment severity Through history and examination initially History includes abdominal or epigastric pain , weakness, dizziness, hematamesis , melena and syncope History of recent drug ingestion (aspirin ,NSAID) history of PU EXAMINATION : the extent of blood loss and signs of shock !! By Pulse and blood pressure pallor and signs of anamia postural hypotension
Other signs of shock : Cool extremities Chest pain Confusion Delirium Also evidence of dehydration And urine output should be monitored
Resuscitation Cannula NG tube Foley catheter Blood sample N/S Transfer blood if: Correct bleeding disorders Iced normal saline.
What we show with endoscopy?? 1_ulcer 2_varicose 3_Mollary wiess tear 4_Erosion 5_cancer