Lower GI bleeding Flashcards
1
Q
How can lower GI bleeding present?
A
Blood PR abdo pain anaemia collapse- hypotension abdominal mass
2
Q
Name four differentials for lower GI bleeding
A
diverticulitis haemorrhoids colonic polyps colonic carcinoma IBD ischaemic colitis infective gastro-enteritis
3
Q
What is the management of lower GI bleed?
A
fluid resus blood transfusion endoscopic treatment surgery embolisation angiography
