The cause of vomiting coffee-colored substances due to upper gastrointestinal bleeding.

Written by Wu Hai Wu
Gastroenterology
Updated on November 23, 2024
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding results in the vomiting of coffee-colored blood because the combination of fresh blood with stomach acid forms a coffee-colored liquid. If the bleeding volume exceeds 200mL in a short period, coffee-colored vomit may occur. It is necessary to seek prompt medical attention at a regular hospital’s gastroenterology or emergency department. Adequate diagnosis with an electronic gastroscopy is essential to identify the source and location of the bleeding, and active endoscopic treatment should be undertaken. Additionally, it is crucial to actively replenish fluids, correct the loss of body water, and restore blood volume. Treatment should also include the use of proton pump inhibitors and gastric mucosal protectants.

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What are the characteristic manifestations of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

The clinical manifestations of upper gastrointestinal bleeding mainly depend on the amount and speed of the patient's bleeding. Clinically, vomiting blood and black stool are characteristic manifestations of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Secondly, if the patient has a large amount of bleeding, it can lead to a rapid decrease in circulating blood volume and subsequent peripheral circulatory failure. Patients may experience dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, and even fainting. At this point, it is crucial to actively replenish blood volume and stop the bleeding, and provide symptomatic treatment. Thirdly, blood tests can reveal signs of hemorrhagic anemia in patients. Fourthly, after gastrointestinal bleeding, patients generally develop a low fever within 24 hours, which must be actively managed.

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What causes upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

The most common causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding. The first is hemorrhage due to peptic ulcers. The second is bleeding from ruptured esophageal and gastric varices. The third is acute erosive hemorrhagic gastritis. The fourth is bleeding caused by gastric cancer. The fifth is bleeding caused by Mallory-Weiss syndrome. After the occurrence of gastrointestinal bleeding, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly, undergo treatments like hemostasis and blood transfusion in the hospital, and actively manage the symptoms. If necessary, a gastroscopy can be performed for endoscopic hemostasis. If not treated actively, emaciated individuals' lives may be at risk, so caution is necessary.

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Common Causes of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding

The common causes of upper gastrointestinal bleeding mainly include the following points: First, esophageal diseases, such as esophagitis, Mallory-Weiss syndrome. Secondly, peptic ulcers, gastric cancer, acute erosive hemorrhagic gastritis, and then esophageal gastric variceal rupture caused by portal hypertension. There are also diseases of neighboring organs or tissues of the upper digestive tract, such as biliary bleeding, pancreatic diseases involving the duodenum, such as pancreatic cancer, acute pancreatitis complicated by abscess rupture and bleeding. Additionally, there are systemic diseases, such as allergic purpura, hemophilia, leukemia, etc.

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What are the symptoms of upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is relatively common in clinical practice. Its clinical manifestations mainly relate to the volume and rate of bleeding. Clinically, patients may experience vomiting blood and black stools. If a patient has a large amount of bleeding, they may develop hemorrhagic shock or hemorrhagic anemia, presenting symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and weakness. In such cases, patients should seek prompt treatment at a hospital, where they can receive blood transfusions, hemostasis, and volume repletion as active measures. If conditions permit, a gastroscopy can be performed to further clarify the diagnosis.

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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding examination methods

Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is relatively common in clinical practice. The main diagnostic methods include gastroscopy, barium meal examination of the gastrointestinal tract, and DS imaging of the gastrointestinal tract, among others. If a patient experiences a large amount of bleeding at a rapid pace after upper gastrointestinal bleeding, it can lead to a drop in blood volume and hypovolemic shock, which can be life-threatening. In such cases, it is crucial to seek prompt medical treatment and use hemostatic drugs, and even endoscopic hemostasis or surgical intervention may be necessary to actively save the patient's life.