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Hematochezia Flashcards

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Hematemesis differential diagnosis

A

VINDICATE
V: esophageal varices, alcoholic, aortic aneurysms
I: reflex, esophagitis, ulcers, gastritis, acute pancreatitis
(hemorrhagic)
N: neoplasm (lung, stomach, blood cancers)
D: degenerative (stomach atrophy)
I: intoxication (lye, foreign body, alcoholic gastritis,
aspirin, warfarin)
C: congenital (hiatal hernia, telangiectasia)
A: autoimmune (scleroderma, ileitis, ITP)
T: trauma (foreign body, nasogastric tube trauma,
perforation/laceration)
E: endocrine (Zollinger-Ellision syndrome)

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Rectal bleeding differential diagnosis

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VINDICATE
V: hemorrhoids→ bright red stools, internal or external,
bleeding with bowel movements
I: perirectal abscess, anal fissure, ulcer, colitis
N: neoplasms, colon cancer, polyps
D: degenerative
I: intoxication, antibiotics (gentamicin, clindamycin),
jejunal ulcers, potassium chloride pills
C: congenital, Meckel diverticulum
A: autoimmune, colitis, inflammation, ulcerative colitis
T: foreign body
E: endocrine, Zollinger Ellison Syndrome (jejunum
ulcerations)

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What is an overt bleed?

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Visible bright red or maroon blood in feces or emesis

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What is an occult bleed?

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No visible blood in feces or emesis

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What is an obscure bleed?

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Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) or positive FOBT result

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What is an obscure/occult bleed?

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IDA recurrent or persistent
Positive FOBT
w or w/o visible bleeding
No source found during endoscopy

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What is an obscure/overt bleed?

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IDA persistent; positive FBOT; no visible blood in feces; no source identified
Blood visible in feces and emesis; bleeding recurrent or persistent; no source found during endoscopy

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Symptoms of upper GI bleed (UGIB)

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anemia
hypovolemia
hematemesis
melena 
hematochezia
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Causes of UGIB

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NSAIDs
ASA/antiplatelet
Anticoagulants
Esophagitis
Esophageal varices
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Causes of LGIB

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Cancer
Diverticulosis
Polyps
Colitis
Ulcers
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What is esophageal varices?

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Dilated submucosal veins due to portal hypertension.

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What is colitis?

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Infectious colitis is due to campylobacter, salmonella or shigella.
Ischemic can be caused by IBD

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Diverticulosis

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A rupture in the diverticular sac.

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Hematochezia symptoms

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Presyncope, dyspnea, angina, postural hypotension, shock with no overt source.

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Hematochezia history taking

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  • Amount, duration, source of bleeding.
  • Dizziness, abdominal pain, chest pain, SOB, diaphoresis and weakness.
  • Hx of bleeding and other illness (cirrhosis, cancer, coagulopathies, connective tissue disease)
  • PMH, surgical, allergies, meds
  • Hx ETOH, tobacco, illicit drug use
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Hematochezia physical exam findings

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  • Note general appearance and mental status.
  • VS tachycardia, hypotension
  • Skin color, temp, turgor, moisture, cap refill
  • Oral mucosa (hereditary hemorrhage telangiectasia or blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome - family hx of GIB)
  • Signs of cirrhosis ie: spider nevi, palmar erythema, scleral icterus
  • Abdomen. Cullen’s sign, rigidity, tenderness, cramping in the periumbilical area, abd distension
  • Rectal exam-hemorrhoids, fissures, rectal carcinoma, gross blood, melena. FOBT
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Hematochezia diagnostics

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CBC
Type and cross
serum glucose
electrolytes (increased BUN w/ normal Cr =UGI source)
LFTs
PT, aPTT
ABG
EKG
NG lavage
H. pylori
18
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What is the diagnostic test of choice for UGIB?

A

Endoscopy

19
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What are diagnostic modalities for LGIB?

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Sigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
Nuclear scintigraphy
Selective mesenteric angiography
Enteroscopy
20
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What will a bleeding scan (radionuclide evaluation) show?

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Slow bleed

21
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A patient has both occasional “coffee ground” emesis and melena stools. What is the most probably source of bleeding in this patient?

a. Hepatic
b. Lower GI
c. Rectal
d. Upper GI

A

ANS: D
Coffee ground emesis is usually old blood from an upper GI source and melena is black, shiny, foul-smelling as a result of blood degradation and is usually upper GI in origin. Lower GI and rectal bleeding will cause bright red blood in stools. Hepatic bleeding usually does not affect the GI tract.

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What is an initial action when admitting a patient to the hospital who has a GI bleed, hypotension, and a hematocrit decrease of 6% from baseline?

a. Administer packed red blood cells
b. Place a Foley catheter to monitor output
c. Place two large-bore intravenous lines
d. Prepare for surgical repair of the bleed

A

ANS: C
The first interventions should involve restoring circulatory status to normal in patients with hypotension and low hematocrit. Placement of two large-bore intravenous lines or a central line is essential to allow transfusions of PRCs and fluids. The other interventions will be carried out, but are not the initial action.

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A 50-year-old, previously healthy patient has developed chronic gastritis. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

a. H. pylori infection
b. NSAID use
c. Parasite infestation
d. Viral gastroenteritis

A

ANS: A
H. pylori accounts for approximately 100% of chronic superficial gastritis, 90% to 95% of duodenal ulcers, and 89% of gastric ulcers. NSAID use is an important cause, but not likely in a previously healthy individual. Parasites are the leading cause worldwide, but not in the U. S. Viral gastroenteritis usually does not cause chronic gastritis and usually has lower GI symptoms.

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A school­ age child has a 3­month history of dull, aching epigastric pain that worsens with eating and awakens the child from sleep. A complete blood count shows a
hemoglobin of 8 mg/dL. What is the next step in management?

A. Administration of H2RA or PPI medications

B. Empiric therapy for H. pylori (HP)

C. Ordering an upper GI series

D. Referral for esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)

A

ANS: D

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Cullen’s sign

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Edema and blue discoloration around the umbilicus

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Symptoms of anal fissures

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Severe anal pain worse with defecation, bright red rectal bleeding, pruritis, can use nitroglycerin to increase blood flow to that area

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