Gastrointestinal bleeding due to unhealthy lifestyle

After frequently staying up late watching her phone, a 29-year-old female patient had to be admitted to the emergency room at Friendship Hospital (Hanoi) early in the morning, in a state of fainting due to gastrointestinal bleeding, causing a lot of blood loss.

At Friendship Hospital, doctors noted that the patient had pale skin, pale mucous membranes, rapid pulse, and low blood pressure, which were closely related to hemorrhagic shock. Determining that the patient was in critical condition, the emergency team immediately performed circulatory resuscitation, intravenous fluids, oxygen therapy, and quickly performed parallel diagnostic tests.

Staying up late for long periods of time will impair digestive function.

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Rectal examination confirmed black stools, suggesting upper gastrointestinal bleeding, the doctors consulted and decided to perform an emergency gastroscopy for the patient. The endoscopy results determined that the patient had a duodenal ulcer causing bleeding, the patient received timely intervention with a hemostatic clip and continuous infusion of medication to prevent recurrence.

With accurate diagnosis and timely treatment, the patient passed the critical stage and now has stable vital signs. The patient was discharged and advised on relapse prevention.

The patient's family said that before being admitted to the emergency room, the patient had black stools, was exhausted, and had to take time off work. The patient had a habit of staying up late to watch TV.

According to Dr. Nguyen Dang Khiem, Head of the Emergency Department - Friendship Hospital, gastrointestinal bleeding is a dangerous condition that can be life-threatening. The disease is common in the elderly, but young people can also get it due to an unhealthy lifestyle (abuse of alcohol, painkillers, stimulants, stress, irregular eating...). When there are symptoms of vomiting blood, black stools, dizziness, fainting, you need to go to a medical facility immediately for timely treatment.

A gastroenterologist added: To prevent and control ulcers and stomach bleeding, it is necessary to maintain adequate sleep. Lack of sleep impairs digestive function. Staying up late for long periods of time and prolonged stress also cause the stomach to secrete more acid, which, if not treated effectively, will cause ulcers and increase the risk of stomach bleeding. In addition, overuse of painkillers and certain diseases also increase the risk of ulcers and stomach bleeding.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/xuat-huyet-tieu-hoa-do-loi-song-thieu-lanh-manh-185250925203317379.htm