6. Gastrointestinal (GI) Complications
Any type of internal bleeding is cause for concern, however, those located in the gut are especially dangerous. There are several diseases both developed and inherited that may result in GI complications that lead to internal bleeding. Some common conditions that can cause internal bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract are; colitis, colon polyps, esophagitis, Crohn’s disease, and peptic ulcers. There are various treatments for each of these conditions that can help manage, reduce, or prevent internal bleeding, however, any bleeding that occurs should be met with swift action.
Symptoms of internal bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract are blood in the stool, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, vomiting blood and extreme cramping.
Certain medications can exacerbate these symptoms or even be the cause of some forms of gastrointestinal distress and gastrointestinal internal bleeding. The treatment for bleeding in the gut depends on the cause of the bleeding and the source.