Chronic Diarrhea
What Is Chronic Diarrhea? Loose or frequent stools lasting >4 weeks. Why Do I Need Evaluation? Persistent diarrhea can lead to dehydration, malnutrition, and indicate underlying disease. How Should I Prepare? Keep a symptom diary. Bring recent blood tests and stool studies. What Happens During Evaluation/Treatment? History and exam to classify watery vs. inflammatory vs. […]
Helicobacter pylori Infection
What Is H. pylori? A bacterium that infects the stomach lining, causing gastritis, ulcers, and increasing cancer risk. Why Do I Need Testing/Treatment? You may be tested if you have: Peptic ulcer disease Chronic dyspepsia Family history of gastric cancer How Should I Prepare? Avoid PPIs for 2 weeks and antibiotics for 4 weeks before […]
Bleeding Management (GI)
What Is GI Bleeding Management? A set of endoscopic and medical treatments to identify and control bleeding anywhere in the digestive tract. Why Do I Need It? You may require bleeding management if you present with: Hematemesis (vomiting blood) Melena (black, tarry stool) Hematochezia (fresh rectal bleeding) Anemia from chronic blood loss How Should I […]
Fundal Varices Sclerotherapy
Fundal Varices Sclerotherapy A patient information leaflet What is Fundal Varices Sclerotherapy? An endoscopic procedure using a sclerosant solution injected directly into gastric (fundal) varices to obliterate dilated veins and prevent or stop bleeding. Why Do I Need It? You may need fundal variceal sclerotherapy if you have: Gastric varices detected on endoscopy Active or […]
