GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

DEFINITION

• Gastrointestinal Bleeding also known as GI bleeding refers to any form of bleeding that occurs within the digestive tract.
• This bleeding can occur anywhere from the mouth to the rectum.

Types of GI bleeding

1. Upper GI Bleeding :- This type of bleeding occurs in the upper part of the GI tract which includes the esophagus , stomach and first part of the small intestine (duodenum).

Common causes of upper GI bleeding include :

• Peptic ulcers
• Gastritis
• Esophageal varices
• Portal hypertensive gastropathy
• Esophagitis
• Stomach cancer
• Liver cancer

2. Lower GI Bleeding :- This occurs in the lower part of the GI tract which includes the rest of the small intestine , the large intestine (colon) , rectum and anus.

Causes of lower GI bleeding  include :

• Diverticulosis
• Inflammatory bowel disease such as crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Anal fissures
• Rectal ulcers
• Colon polyp

SYMPTOMS

• Abdominal cramping
• Shortness of breath
• Fatigue
• Cool ,clammy, pale skin
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rectal bleeding usually in or with stool
• Black stool
• Vomiting blood which might be red or dark brown
• Headache
• Chest pain

AYURVEDA MANAGEMENT FOR GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING

• According to Ayurveda Gastrointestinal bleeding is include under a condition called “Raktapitta”.

HERBS

• Turmeric
• Garlic
• Aloe Vera
• Licorice
• Honey
• Guduchi

Home Remedies for Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Dietary changes

• Avoid foods that trigger gastric secretions like spicy and salty foods.
• Avoid alcohol and smoking
• Eat a high fiber diet
• Drink plenty of water , drink fluids they avoid dehydration and electrolyte imbalance.
• Drink juices having vitamins c with minerals and vitamin B
• Probiotics help in replacing a healthy bacteria in your gut
• Food reach in Omega 3 fatty acid
• Avoid taking refined flour , pasteurized dairy products