Acute Lower GI Bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
What causes massive bleeding?
A
Diverticular disease Ischaemic colitis Carcinoma Angiodysplasia Colitis Meekel's diverticula
2
Q
What causes small bleeding?
A
Haemorrhoids
Anal fissures
Polyps (frequent)
3
Q
Diagnosis of acute lower GI bleeding?
A
History and examination Proctoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy or colonoscopy Video capsule endoscopy Angiography Rectal exam (in young)
4
Q
How is it treated?
A
Most start and stop spontaneously
Resuscitation if they become haemodynamically unstable
