What are the symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding?
Disease description:
I am 35 years old this year. Recently, I have often felt severe stomach pain, accompanied by symptoms such as fever, dizziness, and fatigue. After visiting the hospital for a checkup, the doctor diagnosed me with gastrointestinal bleeding. May I ask, what are the symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
The main symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding include:
1. Hematemesis (vomiting blood) and melena (black tarry stools): Blood may be vomited through the mouth, appearing as hematemesis, or passed into the intestines and excreted as melena.
2. Symptoms of blood loss: Significant bleeding can reduce blood volume, leading to dizziness, weakness, pallor, palpitations, cold sweats, and even shock.
3. Anemia: Prolonged or heavy bleeding can cause anemia, manifesting as fatigue, weakness, and palpitations.
4. Gastric discomfort: Some patients may experience symptoms such as stomach pain, bloating, and acid reflux.
5. Other symptoms: Such as fever and azotemia, which may present as nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, edema, and excessive foam in the urine.
If you have any concerns or experience these symptoms, please seek medical attention promptly.
